What symptom or factor would the nurse find in emphysema but not in chronic bronchitis?
A) Cough, thick sputum
B) Dyspnea with exertion
C) History of smoking
D) Hyperinflation of lungs
D
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A dietary restriction the nurse will promote with an ARF patient is the restriction of
A) carbohydrates. B) fats. C) proteins. D) calories.
The nurse is evaluating the Falls Program instituted on the medical unit to decrease the number of falls. The number of falls has decreased in the last month. The nurse realizes that (Select all that apply.)
a. The program has been successful and can be terminated. b. Policies for the program need to be developed or evaluated further. c. The program evaluation is a nursing-sensitive outcome that can enhance safety. d. The program results need to be reported to the QI Committee only.
A nurse is caring for a 25-year-old client with paranoid schizophrenia. The client experiences command hallucinations to harm himself and others. The client believes that the voice of God told the client to jump from a second-floor bedroom window
The client's parents ask the nurse, "What makes our son hear the voices?" Which is the most appropriate response by the nurse? A) "The 'voices' may be related to excessive dopamine levels in certain parts of the brain." B) "Hallucinations are caused by medication interactions." C) "Too little serotonin is to blame for delusions and hallucinations." D) "Changes in hormones during puberty have been shown to cause the voices."
The toddler begins to label familiar items such as 'the stove is hot', and 'the ball bounces' at what age?
A) less than 1 B) 1 to 3 years C) 3 to 5 years D) 5 to 7 years