What is the likely goal of treatment for C.J.?
What will be an ideal response?
The most likely goal for C.J. is to decrease the risk of rebleeding and prevent further neurologic
deterioration.
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1. "That's a reasonable thing to do if it makes you sleepy at bedtime." 2. "If that works for you, try to drink red wine for the antioxidant benefit." 3. "If you drink wine to go to sleep, make sure you don't take it with medication." 4. "Alcohol might make you sleepy but it contributes to awakenings later in the night."
An emergency room nurse is caring for an older patient brought in by a neighbor. The neighbor states that the patient lives with a son who "drinks a lot." What does the nurse assess that suggests elder neglect? Select all that apply.
1. Thick, yellow fingernails 2. Dry, cracked lips and tongue 3. Pressure ulcer on the sacrum 4. Small skin tears to the right elbow 5. Cracked, dry skin on the lower legs bilaterally
The nurse explains to the patient with neuropathic pain that the most effective pain control will be achieved through the use of: (Select all that apply.)
a. analgesics. b. opioids. c. antidepressants. d. anti-inflammatory agents. e. anticonvulsants.
The nurse is reviewing the temporal relationships of the Western society. Which should the nurse be mindful of when caring for clients of Western culture?
A. Present moment. B. Future oriented. C. Traditions of the past. D. Flexible orientation.