A patient has been court-ordered to take antipsychotic medications due to concerns of being a danger to self. In which situation might this action be justified? (Select all that apply.)
1. To alleviate suffering
2. In an emergency situation
3. When in the patient's best interest
4. To foster the therapeutic relationship
5. To care a patient who cannot care for himself
1. To alleviate suffering
2. In an emergency situation
3. When in the patient's best interest
5. To care a patient who cannot care for himself
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After teaching a client who is at risk for the formation of pressure ulcers, a nurse assesses the client's understanding. Which dietary choice by the client indicates a good understanding of the teaching?
a. Low-fat diet with whole grains and cereals and vitamin supplements b. High-protein diet with vitamins and mineral supplements c. Vegetarian diet with nutritional supplements and fish oil capsules d. Low-fat, low-cholesterol, high-fiber, low-carbohydrate diet
What is the purpose of the cilia?
a. Warm and moisturize inhaled air b. Sweep debris toward nasal cavity c. Stimulate cough reflex d. Produce mucus
A nurse explains that in autoimmune diseases, the body identifies its own proteins as foreign matter and sets out to destroy itself. Which are examples of autoimmune diseases? (Select all that apply.)
a. SLE b. Type 1 diabetes mellitus (DM) c. Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) d. Osteoarthritis e. Pancreatitis
The nurse is caring for a client using therapies along with conventional medical therapies. This client's plan of care includes the use of:
a. alternative therapies c. congruent therapies b. complementary ther-apies d. nonconventional therapies