The nurse is assessing a 5-year-old boy who has had several convulsions. The nurse continues to assess the child and suspects that he may have hypoparathyroidism. What evidence would support this suspicion?
What will be an ideal response?
Observation reveals tetany.
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A nurse is discussing treatment options with a client whose life has been negatively impacted by claustrophobia. Which of the following commonly used behavioral therapies for phobias should the nurse explain to the client? (Select all that apply.)
1. Benzodiazepine therapy 2. Systematic desensitization 3. Imploding (flooding) 4. Assertiveness training 5. Aversion therapy
During a well-child visit, the nurse assesses an infant's ability to suck on a pacifier. The nurse is assessing which cranial nerve?
A) Olfactory B) Trigeminal C) Facial D) Accessory
A 20-year-old patient arrives in the emergency department (ED) several hours after taking "25 to 30" acetaminophen (Tylenol) tablets. Which action will the nurse plan to take?
a. Give N-acetylcysteine (Mucomyst). b. Discuss the use of chelation therapy. c. Start oxygen using a non-rebreather mask. d. Have the patient drink large amounts of water.
An asthmatic patient has right-sided paralysis caused by a stroke 3 years ago. The prescriber orders an inhaler. Which type of inhaled device would the nurse expect to be ordered for this patient?
a. Inhaler without a spacer b. Dry-powder inhaler c. Glucocorticoid d. Nebulizer