The nurse is developing a plan of care for a patient found to have a strength problem. What would be an appropriate nursing diagnosis for this patient?
A) Activity intolerance
B) Self-care deficit
C) Impaired physical mobility
D) Impaired walking
C
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A highly emotional client presents at an outpatient clinic appointment and states, "My dead husband returned to me during a séance." Which personality disorder should a nurse associate with this behavior?
1. Obsessive-compulsive personality disorder 2. Schizotypal personality disorder 3. Narcissistic personality disorder 4. Borderline personality disorder
Which of the following has been confirmed by research regarding the relationship between religion, spirituality, and health?
a. Essentially, religion gives persons a sense of hope. b. Faith communities help by praying for ill persons during services. c. Healthy persons have a tendency to be active within their faith communities. d. Persons who attend services have decreased anxiety, depression, and stress.
The nurse is inserting an indwelling urinary catheter for a female patient. Upon insertion of the catheter the nurse accidently touches the patient's leg and bed sheet with the tip of the catheter. What is the most appropriate action by the nurse?
a. Cleanse the tip of the catheter with povidone iodine before proceeding with the insertion. b. Cleanse the tip of the catheter with alcohol before proceeding with the insertion. c. Obtain a new catheter and reinsert it using sterile technique. d. Continue with the procedure as the nurse only lightly touched the surfaces.
Which of the following adverse effects may occur due to a dihydropyridine-type calcium channel blocker?
1. Bradycardia 2. Hepatic impairment 3. Increased contractility 4. Edema of the hands and feet