A patient begins snoring and is sleeping lightly. The stage of sleep is
A) Stage 1
B) Stage 2
C) Stage 3
D) Stage 4
Ans: B
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An adult patient with a diagnosis of asthma has been prescribed montelukast (Singulair). The nurse should teach the patient that this drug will help relieve symptoms by
A) reducing the muscle tone in the alveoli and facilitating gas exchange. B) relaxing smooth muscle in the bronchi and bronchioles. C) preventing the bronchoconstriction and inflammation that is caused by leukotrienes. D) preventing mast cells from releasing histamine.
__________ is a progressive, degenerative disease that affects the brain and causes impaired memory, cognition, and behavior
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
A client who fell while skiing reports mild pain at the site of his coccyx. An X-ray shows no bone damage, but the client is concerned that he has damaged his spinal cord
Which of the following responses shows the nurse's understanding of the client's concern? 1. "Your spinal cord ends above your coccyx bone, so there is no need to worry.". 2. "I see no reason to be worried, but I can share your concern with your health care provider.". 3. "As long as there is no break in the vertebral column, your spinal cord is undamaged.". 4. "If you are not experiencing any weakness or numbness now, your spinal cord is undamaged.".
A nurse is demonstrating how a family relates to the other units in the community. Which of the following assessment instruments would be appropriate for the nurse to use?
a. Family intervention b. Family assessment c. Genogram d. Ecomap