A nurse determines that a patient is able to follow directions but appears to experience a narrowed perceptual field and focus on immediate concerns. The nurse determines that the patient is experiencing anxiety at which level?
a. Mild
b. Moderate
c. Severe
d. Panic
B
Moderate anxiety is characterized by a focus on only immediate concerns and by the demonstration of a narrowed perceptual field as the person sees, hears, and grasps less. The person blocks out selected areas but can attend to more if directed to do so.
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A. Can describe how to use method chosen and its side effects B. Is able to choose the "best fit" from contraceptive choices C. Obtains the contraceptive method previously desired D. Willing and able to explain contraceptive method to partner
The Wellington Mental Health Institute is fully accredited by the AOA and not directly by the CMS. This means that the Wellington facility:
a. Cannot accept mental health patients who are Medicare beneficiaries. b. Can care for only Medicaid and not Med-icare beneficiaries. c. Has not met the standards set by the CMS as determined by an external review panel. d. Has been reviewed and accredited by the AOA, which is a deeming authority for CMS.
A patient diagnosed with a symptomatic urinary tract infection (UTI) is prescribed phenazopyridine (Pyridium). Which medication education should the nurse provide?
1. "This medication will make your urine orange or red.". 2. "This medication will kill the bacteria in your urine.". 3. "Take this medication until the prescription is finished.". 4. "Don't worry if your skin turns a yellowish color.".
A 6-year-old child weighing 25 kg has a staph infection and the provider has ordered penicillin. The recommended dose of penicillin for children is 25 to 50 mg/kg/day p.o. in equally divided doses administered q.6h
? What is the recommended range of milligrams of medication for this child per day? ? minimum ____________ mg maximum ________________mg Fill in the blank(s) with correct word