Which of the following individuals is most likely experiencing spiritual distress?
A) 75-year-old retired banker who spends his days fishing, biking, and golfing
B) 5-year-old child with rheumatoid arthritis
C) 35-year-old mother of three with metastatic breast cancer
D) 12-year-old male recently diagnosed with diabetes mellitus
C
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A nurse has received a patient back on the unit shortly after surgery, a minor procedure. The patient complains of disturbing dreams and displays evidence of delirium and hallucinations
After reviewing the operative record, the nurse confirms that the patient is experiencing an ad-verse effect of which medication? a. Ketamine (Ketalar) b. Droperidol c. Etomidate (Amidate) d. Propofol (Diprivan)
The nurse tells a client that the regular insulin the client has taken this morning will begin to act in
a. a few minutes. b. 30 minutes to 1 hour. c. 2 to 4 hours. d. 6 to 8 hours.
Grounding nursing research in theories from other disciplines is argued to be undesirable by some scholars. What should the nurse identify as reasons why grounding theory is not desired?
1. It detracts from developing nursing as a separate discipline. 2. It makes nursing less relevant. 3. It helps bring a broader perspective and insight to nursing. 4. Other disciplines are not unique to the human condition. 5. Other disciplines get the benefit of nursing's research.
Which of the following statements is true of the effects of inhalation anesthetics on the cardiovascular system?
A. Isoflurane and desflurane can cause transient bradycardia and hypotension through suppression of the sympathetic nervous system. B. Desflurane, sevoflurane, and isoflurane cause a reduction in cardiac output. C. Desflurane, sevoflurane, and isoflurane stimulate the peripheral vasculature to increase blood pressure. D. Desflurane, sevoflurane, and isoflurane do not cause a reduction in cardiac output.