What community resources might J.B. and his wife find helpful?
What will be an ideal response?
They can join an MG support group and seek other community resources, such as the Myasthenia
Gravis Foundation of America. Discuss what he can do for intellectual stimulation when he cannot
get out as much as he would like. Referrals that may help include a social worker, a physical therapist,
and an occupational therapist.
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a. assess the patient's hearing. b. assess the patient's lungs. c. decrease IV fluids once the diuretic has been administered. d. give extra doses prior to giving radiological contrast agents.
The graduate nurse understands the process of NCLEX-RN® Exam scoring and reporting when stating:
a. "The NCLEX-RN® Exam is scored on a pass/fail basis and is reported directly to the candidate.". b. "The candidate must score 80% or higher to be considered competent; scores are reported to the school.". c. "If the candidate must answer more than 365 questions, he or she will not pass the examination; scores are reported to the board of nursing.". d. "Scoring is based on the level of difficulty of the questions presented to the candi-date; scores are reported to the candidate.".
Flurazepam (Dalmane) is classified as a long-acting benzodiazepine. The antianxiety effects of flurazepam are usually evident the day after taking the flurazepam dose. Select the precaution that you will emphasize to a patient when you give him the prescription the doctor has written.
A. Do not take other antianxiety agents at the same time. B. Do not drink alcohol while taking flurazepam. C. Avoid hazardous activities. D. All of the above are correct.
A nurse is preparing for the delivery of a newborn with a known diaphragmatic hernia defect. Which equipment should the nurse have on hand for the delivery?
1. Bag-valve-mask system 2. Sterile gauze and saline 3. Soft arm restraints 4. Endotracheal tube