Which of the following techniques is not a method to use when assisting a patient with oral hygiene?
A. Rinse the mouth often with water.
B. Use a topical anesthetic.
C. Rinse the mouth often with mouthwash.
D. Use a hard toothbrush to thoroughly cleanse the teeth and gums.
Answer: D
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An elderly man is admitted to the hospital for surgery. A day later, he seems confused and disoriented. He imagines there is a trapdoor in the ceiling above his bed
His wife panics, telling a nurse that several of her husband's relatives have had Alzheimer's disease but that until now he has seemed "sharp as a tack.". What should the nurse do first? A) Control environmental temperatures and noises. B) Check the patient's chart for medications that can cause delirium. C) Have the patient evaluated for Alzheimer's disease. D) Tell the wife there is nothing to worry about.
A client is being started on buspirone (Buspar), a nonbenzodiazepine antidepressant agent. The client should be given which information about the drug?
1. It can cause extreme drowsiness initially. 2. It can lead to dependence. 3. It can cause euphoria in some people. 4. It can take up to 6 weeks to see full effects.
A nurse is working with a home health client whose spouse was not born in the United States
During the home visit, the nurse realizes that the client has acquired the identity of her spouse's culture and has adopted some of the health practices of that culture. The nurse understands this process as which of the following? 1. Acculturation 2. Assimilation 3. Diversity 4. Heritage consistency
Nurses who strive to be culturally competent should
a. Respect individuals from different cultures and value diversity. b. Immerse themselves in different cultures. c. Design care for special ethnic groups. d. Give explicit instructions to avoid client decision making.