A client is being admitted with the diagnosis of asthma. To facilitate breathing, in what position would the nurse place the client?
1. Lateral
2. Prone
3. High-Fowler's
4. Supine
3
Only the high-Fowler's position facilitates breathing. The other positions could make breathing more difficult.
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Which factor significantly contributed to the shift from home births to hospital births in the early 20th century?
a. Puerperal sepsis was identified as a risk factor in labor and delivery. b. Forceps were developed to facilitate difficult births. c. The importance of early parental-infant contact was identified. d. Technologic developments became available to physicians.
A patient reports difficulty falling asleep most nights and is constantly fatigued. The patient does not want to take medications to help with sleep. What nonpharmacologic measure will the nurse recommend?
a. "Exercise in the evening to promote bedtime fatigue." b. "Get out of bed at the same time each morning." c. "Have a glass of wine at bedtime to help you relax." d. "Take daytime naps to minimize daytime fatigue."
The nurse prepares to administer gamma-hydroxybutyrate (Xyrem) to a patient with narcolepsy. The nurse provides education about the multiple side effects of this medication
Which statement by the patient best indicates the need for further education? a. "I may experience depression." b. "I may experience a headache or dizziness." c. "I may wet the bed." d. "I may experience an increase in heart rate."
When interviewing with the nurse manager, the new nurse should be prepared to ask about
a. availability of on-site banking. b. timing of evaluations. c. benefits. d. parking.