When teaching a patient about restorative rest, the nurse explains that
1. The sleep cycle is enhanced by medications for sleep.
2. The sleep cycle should be approximately 80% rapid eye movement (REM).
3. Non–rapid eye movement (NREM) sleep is the most restful cycle.
4. REM sleep consists of four stages.
ANS: 3
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A) seek frequent feedback from instructors who taught in your nursing program. B) keep a journal of patient encounters and interesting cases. C) consistently read work-related articles published in reputable journals. D) enrolled in college courses that focus on communication.
Maternity nurses often have to answer questions about the many, sometimes unusual, ways people have tried to make the birthing experience more comfortable. For instance, nurses should be aware that:
a. Music supplied by the support person has to be discouraged because it could dis-turb others or upset the hospital routine. b. Women in labor can benefit from sitting in a bathtub, but they must limit immer-sion to no longer than 15 minutes at a time. c. Effleurage is permissible, but counterpressure is almost always counterproductive. d. Electrodes attached to either side of the spine to provide high-intensity electrical impulses facilitate the release of endorphins.
A client with first- and second-degree burns of the cheek was very concerned about permanent damage. The nurse might focus the client teaching on:
A) prevention of infection to reduce scarring. B) use of vitamin E to prevent scarring. C) scrubbing the burned area daily to promote new skin growth. D) use of plastic surgery to relieve scarring.
The spouse of a patient with schizophrenia says, "I don't understand why childhood experiences have anything to do with this disabling illness." Select the nurse's response that will best help the spouse understand this condition
a. "Psychological stress is actually at the root of most mental disorders." b. "We now know that all mental illnesses are the result of genetic factors." c. "It must be frustrating for you that your spouse is sick so much of the time." d. "Although this disorder more likely has a biological rather than psychological origin, the support and involvement of caregivers is very important."