Always give the patient a full pitcher of water on admission
True
False
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A nurse is providing education to a group of patients regarding amphetamines. To evaluate the group's understanding, the nurse asks a participant what effects amphetamines would have on her
The participant shows that she understands the effects of these drugs if she gives which of the following answers? (Select all that apply.) a. Amphetamines increase fatigue. b. Amphetamines suppress the perception of pain. c. Amphetamines increase appetite. d. Amphetamines increase the heart rate. e. Amphetamines elevate mood.
The nurse is instructing new parents on ways to avoid sudden infant death syndrome with their newborn son. Which of the following should be included in these instructions?
1. Remind the parents that the syndrome is more common in females than males, and they have a male child. 2. It is more common in babies from ages 6 months to 18 months. 3. There is nothing that can be done, so requirements for toys and bedding are of no consequence. 4. Do not smoke near the child and reduce all exposure to secondhand smoke.
One of the interventions for a client with a nursing diagnosis of Impaired swallowing is to position the client upright in a chair (60 to 90 degrees) during feeding times. What should the nurse identify as the modifier in this intervention?
1. 60 to 90 degrees during feeding times 2. Position in chair 3. Upright in a chair 4. Impaired swallowing
The nurse caring for a patient would ensure that the patient has consented to care by providing what to the patient?
1. A consent form to sign to receive medications 2. A consent form to sign to have dressings changed 3. A consent form to sign to be turned in bed 4. An explanation of a dressing to be changed