You report to the nurse that a resident is complaining of constipation. The nurse holds a care conference to discuss the person's care plan. The following measures are discussed. Which will relieve constipation?
a. Increasing the person's milk intake
b. Encouraging the person to lie down more
c. Offering the person tea and prune juice at breakfast
d. Doing a digital rectal examination
C
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The nurse is caring for a child who experiences an anaphylactic shock reaction. In which position will the nurse place the child?
1. In Trendelenburg position 2. Flat, with legs slightly elevated 3. In high Fowler's position 4. In reverse Trendelenburg position
When assessing a child's pain, which of the following is most important?
A) Obtaining a pain rating from the child with each assessment B) Using the same tool to assess the child's pain each time C) Documenting the child's pain assessment D) Asking the parents about the child's pain tolerance
A nurse, who works in an outpatient mental health facility, understands that imbalances of serotonin and/or dopamine levels are linked to eating disorders. Which behavior problem is most likely to be associated with the fear of becoming fat?
A) Panic disorder B) Agoraphobia C) Obsessive-compulsive disorder D) Conversion disorder
Which of the following statements describes the purpose of the nursing process?
a. Process of documentation designed to decrease liability b. Process designed to maximize reimbursement potential c. A sophisticated time-management strategy d. Process used to identify and solve patient problems