Which of the following terms describes sleeplessness, or the inability to fall asleep or stay asleep?
A. asthenia
B. anesthesia
C. insomnia
D. stupor
Answer: C
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The nursing instructor is discussing drug therapy in the older adult. What would the instructor tell the students about what could affect therapeutic dosing in an older adult?
A) Changes in the gastrointestinal (GI) system can reduce drug absorption. B) In older adults, drugs enter into circulation more quickly. C) In older adults, drugs are distributed to a smaller portion of the tissues. D) In older adults, drugs have an increased action.
Which intervention may be used to decrease the intracranial pressure (ICP) of a client who has sustained a head injury?
a. administration of antibiotics b. administration of corticosteroids and osmotic diuretics c. passive range of motion every 3 to 4 hours d. antacids and histamine receptor antagonists
A client has a peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) line and the primary nurse is updating the care plan. For which common complications does the nurse assess? (Select all that apply.)
a. Phlebitis b. Pneumothorax c. Thrombophlebitis d. Excessive bleeding e. Extravasation