Which of the following is a cause of delirium?
A)
sudden withdrawal of medications
B)
tumors
C)
infection
D)
all of the above
Answer:
D
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The nurse is assisting with discharging a patient with myasthenia gravis after hospitalization for severe respiratory distress. Which statement by the patient indicates that the nurse's discharge teaching has been effective?
a. "I will take my anticholinergic medication to prevent developing respiratory distress again." b. "If I develop muscle cramping, I can take quinine as needed." c. "I know I should take my Prostigmin as needed, whenever I feel short of breath." d. "I have to take my Prostigmin exactly as prescribed without skipping a dose."
The nurse is assessing a 3 year old for "drainage from the nose." On assessment, a purulent drainage that has a very foul odor is noted from the left naris and no drainage is observed from the right naris. The child is afebrile with no other symptoms
What should the nurse do next? a. Refer to the physician for an antibiotic order. b. Have the mother bring the child back in 1 week. c. Perform an otoscopic examination of the left nares. d. Tell the mother that this drainage is normal for a child of this age.
The diagnosis-related groups (DRGs) method of payment was developed by the federal government in the 1980s. The DRG payment system establishes
A) a minimum level of health care for every American who experiences illness or injury. B) an obligation for citizens to participate in health promotion activities. C) shared responsibility for health care between the individuals and the government. D) fixed rates for health care treatments using rates that are based on patient variables.
Which complementary and alternative therapies are used to prevent and/or treat urinary tract infections (UTIs)?
a. Grape juice b. Caffeine c. Tea d. Cranberry juice