Interventions used to prevent deep vein thrombosis in the spinal cord injured patient include
A) low-dose heparin.
B) antiembolic stockings.
C) avoidance of leg veins for blood draws.
D) All of the above are correct.
D
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When explaining to a patient admitted for stress-induced supraventricular tachycardia, the nurse will incorporate which of the following statements about what happens in the body as a result of excess stress?
A) The primary role of the parasympathetic nervous system is to stimulate the vagus nerve. B) The corticotropin-releasing factor stimulates the release of norepinephrine, which is responsible for "fight-or-flight" reaction to stress. C) Endorphins are released from the brain every time we experience stress. D) The pituitary gland is ultimately responsible for growth, metabolism, and maturation, all of which are important when the body is stressed.
A somatoform illness is the result of a person's attempt to
1. meet a goal. 2. reduce anxiety. 3. reduce depression. 4. control the situation.
A patient with renal failure expresses he prefers to take an herbal drug for relief of his cold. Which herbal drug should the nurse caution the patient about taking?
a. Echinacea b. Vitamin C c. Arabinoxylane d. Grapefruit seed extract
With revenue reductions and cost-saving measures, the number of managers has been reduced, which has increased the number of team leaders supervised by managers by as many as three. This change may result in:
a. Decreased patient satisfaction. b. Increased efficiency in costs. c. A more positive perception of managers. d. Little change to manager-staff relation-ships.