A client who experienced a stroke (brain attack) is experiencing residual dysphagia. Which foods should the nurse remove from the client's meal tray?
A. Peas
B. Scrambled eggs
C. Cheese casserole
D. Mashed potatoes
Answer: A. Peas
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A patient who claims to be very involved in church is near death. What action by the nurse is best?
a. Get permission to contact the religious leader. b. Allow the family to stay at the patient's bedside. c. Call the hospital chaplain to come to the bedside. d. Ask if the patient and family want to pray.
A nurse at a health care facility is assigned to administer insulin to the client. Which of the following interventions should the nurse perform before administering each insulin dose?
A) Inspect the previous injection site for inflammation. B) Keep prefilled syringes horizontally. C) Check for symptoms of myalgia or malaise. D) Mix the insulin with sterile water in the syringe.
The information technology department is reviewing usability studies. For which reason should this type of study be completed in the healthcare setting? Select all that apply
A) Assesses the adequacy of a design or redesign early in the systems life cycle B) Helps determine or clarify users' requirements determination C) Creates an interest in learning the new system D) Determines the actual price of the system E) Supports infrastructure
The nurse is instructing a patient on the cause of bipolar disorder. What neurotransmitters will the nurse describe as contributing to the manic phase of this disorder?
1. Excessive glutamate 2. Excessive norepinephrine 3. Deficiency of gamma-aminobutyric acid 4. Deficiency of dopamine 5. Excessive serotonin