All of the following are causes of wandering except
a. the client is looking for something
b. it is a remedy for pain and suffering
c. the client is looking for a place to lie down
d. the client wants to exercise his or her legs
d. the client wants to exercise his or her legs
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The nursing staff has noted that the patient has been unable to achieve sleep for more than 30 minutes at a time. The patient has been given diazepam (Valium) prn. Which techniques may assist in assessing the patient's sleep pattern? a. Correlating sleep time with vital signs b. Documenting sleep periods of more than 90 minutes c. Assessing degree of arousal on hourly checks d. Observing the length of NREM sleep periods
A patient has been admitted to the critical care unit with a diagnosis of thyroid storm. What interventions should the nurse include in this patient's immediate care? Select all that apply
A) Administering diuretics to prevent fluid overload B) Administering beta blockers to reduce heart rate C) Administering insulin to reduce blood glucose levels D) Applying interventions to reduce the patient's temperature E) Administering corticosteroids
When caring for a client with chronic renal failure (CRF) the nurse should plan to administer which of the following medications?
A) antidiarrheals B) folic acid supplements C) opioid analgesics D) antiarrhythmic agents
List two factors that may affect the heart's efficiency as a pump
What will be an ideal response?