A patient who just returned from surgery has suddenly developed a severe elevation in body temperature. The nurse recognizes that this change may indicate which condition?
A. A normal temperature change after surgery
B. Malignant hypertension
C. Malignant hyperthermia
D. Fever
Answer: C. Malignant hyperthermia
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How has the present legal environment affected the frequency with which nurses are named in suits for malpractice?
1. Frequency is greater than 15 years ago. 2. Frequency is less than 15 years ago, except in obstetrical nursing. 3. Frequency is about the same as 15 years ago. 4. Frequency is greater than 15 years ago, but only in obstetrical nursing.
A leader plans to start a new self-esteem building group. Which intervention would be most helpful for assuring mutual respect within the group?
a. Describe the importance of mutual respect in the first session and make it a group norm. b. Exclude potential members whose behavior suggests they are likely to be disrespectful. c. Give members a brochure describing the purpose, norms, and expectations of the group. d. Explain that mutual respect is expected and confront those who are not respectful.
Reality orientation is
A. orienting a patient to time, place, and person with visual reminders or verbal cues. B. a form of therapy designed to restore a confused individual to her original mental state. C. only performed by licensed personnel with a physician's order. D. a means of accepting and validating the patient's beliefs.
The client will be receiving amitriptyline (Elavil), a tricyclic antidepressant, for chronic anxiety. Which nursing assessment is a priority for this client?
1. History of alcoholism 2. History of heart disease 3. History of ulcers 4. History of diabetes mellitus