When monitoring a patient for signs of hypokalemia, the nurse looks for what early sign?
a. Seizures
b. Cardiac dysrhythmias
c. Diarrhea
d. Muscle weakness
ANS: D
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During an assessment of a 20-year-old Asian patient, the nurse notices that he has dry, flaky cerumen in his canal. What is the significance of this finding? This finding:
a. Is probably the result of lesions from eczema in his ear. b. Represents poor hygiene. c. Is a normal finding, and no further follow-up is necessary. d. Could be indicative of change in cilia; the nurse should assess for hearing loss.
A patient uses folk medicine to treat and prevent illnesses. On what will the nurse focus when assessing this patient's use of folk medicine?
A. Knowing what herbs to use, when to pick them, and their preparation B. Use of amulets to ward off disease C. Avoiding eating certain animal parts in the diet D. Having special ceremonies for preventing certain illnesses
You have been working with a female patient who has delusions of persecution and who hears "voices" sometimes. She has also attempted to poison her boyfriend after a fight. You greet her and ask her how she is
She says to you, "She's a bad person!" She is exhibiting: A) Denial B) Transference C) Regression D) Dissociation
The nurse gives a patient a sleeping pill at bedtime. You know that sleeping pills:
a. Promote healthy sleep b. Can interfere with REM sleep c. Are given for emotional problems d. Are given to prevent insomnia