A client mentions to the nurse "Everyone says we should sleep 8 hours a night. I can only sleep 6
hours, no matter how hard I try. Am I doing harm to my body?" The best response for the nurse to
make is
a. "Tell me the things you have done to try to increase your total sleep hours.".
b. "If you have really tried it all, perhaps you should consult with your physician.".
c. "Lack of sleep does act as a stressor on the body and can cause physical changes.".
d. "If you function well with 6 hours sleep, you are what is called a ‘short sleeper.'"
D
Some individuals require less sleep than others. Those who need less are called "short sleepers,"
compared with "long sleepers," who require more than 8 hours. Options A and B do not provide
information the client is seeking. Option C is not strictly true in all cases.
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A) A 1.5 L/day fluid restriction B) A high-potassium, low-sodium diet C) A liquid or soft diet D) A high-protein diet
When the patient flexes forward at the waist, which spinal observation would lead you to suspect scoliosis?
a. Prominent lumbar hump b. Prominent cervical concave curve c. Lateral curvature of the spine d. Restricted ability to flex at the hips
The design of a research study included a random sample size of 100 patients. At the end of the study, the sample size decreased to 75 patients. Which of the following should the nurse do with this change in sample size?
1. Document why the patients left the study. 2. Determine that the study is invalid and plan a different research design. 3. Plan another study using quota sampling. 4. Run the study again with purposive sampling.
The cognitive levels used on the NCLEX-PN examination are knowledge, comprehension, application, and ____________________
Fill in the blank with the correct word.