A patient is experiencing extreme daytime sleepiness but is unable to sleep during the night. For which diagnostic test should the nurse prepare teaching for this patient?
A. Electroencephalogram
B. Polysomnography
C. Nerve conduction studies
D. CT scan of the brain
Answer: B
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The nurse notes that the client is not eating most of the food on his tray
The nurse reasons that the cause of the inadequate intake could be cultural differences causing him to dislike the food he is served; excessive portions; depression or anxiety; or irritated mucous membranes in his mouth from the treatment he is receiving. This part of the decision-making progress is identified as: 1. Goal setting. 2. Data collection. 3. Exploring options. 4. Troubleshooting.
A patient with a recent diagnosis of type 2 diabetes has been prescribed metformin (Glucophage) 500 mg PO t.i.d
The nurse who is providing this patient's care should recognize that this medication helps the patient achieve stable blood glucose levels by: A) Stimulating insulin release from the pancreatic beta cells. B) Facilitating the action of insulin on peripheral receptor sites C) Stimulating insulin synthesis by the pancreatic beta cells D) Delaying the absorption of glucose in the intestinal system
Prior to inserting a urinary drainage catheter in a client, the nurse should lubricate the catheter with:
a. petroleum jelly. c. lotion. b. normal saline. d. water-soluble lubricant.
Which of the following represents a concise, clear statement of the specific goal or aim of a research study?
a. The research problem was identified as the general area of ignorance surrounding the causation and diagnosis of meningococcal meningitis, especially among soldiers in uniform, and this constituted a significant gap in the literature. b. The purpose of the project, then, was to define changes in the variable of hypertension across time, with the four most prevalent treatment modalities prescribed by primary care physicians in the greater Chicago area. c. The phenomenon of depression experienced by the primary schoolchild was focused upon in this study. It is an under-researched topic, especially since recent research has identified correlational links with childhood obesity, especially Hispanic and African-American populations. d. Despite the fact that studying the disease, especially from standpoints of prevention and early detection, is costly and time-consuming, it represents a clear priority, since treatment itself is remarkably costly and the afflicted are not likely to experience even short remissions without early intervention.