If you are unfamiliar with the type of bed being used for the patient, do not try to operate it.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
True
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An African American patient is being treated for a new diagnosis of hypertension. What antihypertensive agent is the most likely drug of choice for this patient?
A) Diuretic B) Vasodilator C) Calcium channel blocker D) Beta-adrenergic blocker
Psychotherapy often is more productive after clients who are depressed respond to antidepressant drug therapy
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
The nurse assesses the patient and determines that he may be at risk for altered peripheral tissue perfusion. Which activity should the nurse include in patient teaching to prevent decreased per-fusion to his extremities while he is on bed rest?
a. Avoid any fluids by mouth until the pa-tient begins passing gas. b. Flex and rotate the ankles several times every hour while awake. c. Rest quietly to allow the maximum action of the opioid analgesics. d. Stay positioned on either side with pillows between the legs.
The student nurse is reviewing the electronic medical record and notices that the client has listed sordes as a condition under personal hygiene. The student nurse is aware that frequent mouth care is necessary for this condition
Based on this information, what is the best response by the student nurse to the nurse educator of the cause of the condition that requires frequent mouth care? A) Breath odor B) Inflammation of the tooth sockets C) Brownish deposits on the tongue D) Tooth decay