A nursing instructor is describing the prevalence of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) as being greater in individuals with mental health disorders. Which disorders would the instructor include as being associated with OSA? Select all that apply
A) Depression
B) Borderline personality disorder
C) Schizophrenia
D) Posttraumatic stress disorder
E) Anxiety
A, D, E
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a. Development of more creative care strategies b. Increased nursing assistant staffing c. Use of more medications d. Fewer incidents of resident falls
An 83-year-old patient has had a stroke. He is right-handed and has a history of hypertension and "little" strokes. He presents with right hemiplegia. To afford him the best visual field, the nurse should approach him
a. from the right side. b. from the left side. c. from the center. d. from either side.
An 8-year-old girl is stung by bees several times on the school playground, and the school nurse brings the child to the emergency department. The child is experiencing respiratory difficulties and may require endotracheal intubation
Who can obtain informed consent for this invasive procedure? a. the client b. the school nurse c. only direct consent from a parent or legal guardian d. Informed consent is not needed in emergency situations.
A nurse is caring for four clients. Which client should the nurse identify as least prone to developing problems with anger and aggression?
A. A child raised by a physically abusive parent B. An adult with a history of epilepsy C. A young adult living in the ghetto of an inner city D. An adolescent raised by Scandinavian immigrant parents