A 65-year-old male patient who appears anorexic, tells you he cannot sleep, has bruises all over his body, and claims he keeps falling may be:
A) In need of sleeping pills
B) Abusing alcohol
C) Suffering from small strokes
D) Avoiding taking his medications
Answer: C) Suffering from small strokes
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A client being treated for a myocardial infarction has been transferred from the intensive care unit to
a step-down unit. She uses the call bell as often as every 15 minutes and makes a seemingly small request or complains each time the staff member enters the room. Several staff tell the primary nurse that the client is "obnoxious" and that they feel inadequate because they can never seem to satisfy her needs. The best indicator to monitor for the outcome of anxiety self-control is that the client will a. monitor duration of episodes of anxiety. b. maintain adequate sleep of 7 hours nightly. c. maintain social relationships and role performance. d. control anxiety response by using call bell appropriately.
A client is in the intensive care unit with a diagnosis of severe uncontrolled hypertension. What method of monitoring would best meet the needs of this client?
A) Central venous pressure monitoring B) Direct blood pressure monitoring C) Pulmonary artery pressure monitoring D) Manual blood pressure readings with a sphygmomanometer
The nurse is reviewing laboratory results and the dietician's analysis of a hospitalized patient's normal home diet. The nurse would plan to support additional amounts of nutrients based on which percentages?
1. Carbohydrates 35% 2. Fat 7% 3. Protein 45% 4. Thiamine 18 ng/mL 5. Magnesium 2.2 mEq/L
Which are nursing measures that can promote parent-infant bonding and attachment? (Select all that apply.)
a. Provide comfort and ample time for rest. b. Keep the baby wrapped to avoid cold stress. c. Position the infant face to face with the mother. d. Point out the characteristics of the infant in a positive way. e. Limit the amount of modeling so the mother doesn't feel insecure.