The patient who has had the larynx removed because of cancer
A) can speak normally.
B) normally feels very frustrated.
C) must be tube-fed.
D) breathes mainly through the nose.
B
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a. "I will put a night light in every room." b. "I will not use an extension cord to plug in multiple items." c. "I will wash my throw rugs in the bathroom regularly." d. "I will keep all cleaning supplies out of reach of children."
Debra is 32 weeks' pregnant and has difficulty sleeping at night because of back pain. Which of the following recommendations may improve her comfort while sleeping?
A) Sleep on stomach B) Sleep with head elevated on two pillows C) Lie on left side with legs and back supported by pillows D) Lie flat on back with legs fully extended
The nurse receives the following report on a patient who delivered 36 hours ago: para 1, rubella-immune, A-negative, antibody screen negative, newborn B-positive, Coombs' negative, discharge orders are written for both mother and newborn
What should be the priority action by the nurse? 1. Ask whether the mother is breast- or bottle-feeding. 2. Administer rubella vaccine. 3. Determine whether RhoGAM has been given. 4. Discuss the discharge education with the patient.
An acutely ill schizophrenic client says to the nurse, "He keeps saying that he likes you, and I keep telling him you're married, but he won't listen, and I think he's going to get fresh with you." Once the nurse has determined that the client is hallucinating, which response to the client would be most appropriate statement?
A. "Try not to listen to the voices right now so that I can talk with you." B. "I think that you can help him stop his behavior if you concentrate." C. "Tell him I said to mind his p's and q's or I'll call the police on him." D. "I think that you're trying to share your own feelings toward me, but you're shy."