People with borderline personality disorder are usually very
A) sad and depressed.
B) manipulative.
C) energetic and happy.
D) overweight.
B
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A motor vehicle accident victim is received in the emergency department (ED) of a small community hospital. The patient is unconscious and vital signs are P 120, R 44, and BP 74.32
A transfer is indicated; however, the patient cannot sign the consent. The appropriate action to take is A) keep the patient in the ED until a family member of the patient can sign the consent. B) transfer the client and document the reason consent was not obtained. C) admit the patient at the community hospital until a consent can be signed. D) to transfer the patient with a physician accompanying the injured victim.
When a nurse shares that "caring for the manic client is less stressful than caring for a depressed one since they aren't at risk for injury," the nurse manager responds:
a. "Every patient requires an assessment for injury risk.". b. "Let's consider the ways that acute mania can also cause injuries.". c. "You're right that suicide potential always exists with depression.". d. "The potential for injury is high for all patients with an affective disorder.".
A woman in labor received an opioid close to the time of birth. The nurse would assess the newborn for which of the following?
A) Respiratory depression B) Urinary retention C) Abdominal distention D) Hyperreflexia
Neural tube defects occur in the brain and spinal cord in the fetal period. When do these defects occur?
1. Within the first trimester 2. Within the first 6 weeks 3. When the egg is fertilized 4. Within the first 28 days after fertilization