When considering the diagnosis of acute stroke, can vertigo be part of the presentation?
A. Yes
B. No
Answer: A. Yes
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An older patient who spends most of the time in bed because of impaired mobility is complaining about not getting enough sleep. What would cause the nurse concern if this patient were prescribed sleep sedatives?
A) Promotion of incontinence B) Depression of some vital body functions C) Decreased body movements during sleep D) Decreased susceptibility to adverse reactions
A preschool-age child is scheduled for a tonsillectomy. Which strategy might help ease the child's anxiety before surgery?
1) Show the child a short, animated video about the hospital visit and procedure. 2) Give the child a tour of the hospital a week before the surgery is scheduled. 3) Allow the child to use computer-assisted instruction to teach him about the procedure. 4) Provide one-to-one instruction about the care he will need after surgery.
Apocrine glands can be found on the:
A) Legs. B) Underarms. C) Chest. D) All of the above.
A patient taking high doses of a glucocorticoid develops weakness in the muscles of the upper arms and in the legs. What will the nurse do?
a. Contact the provider to ask about reducing the dose. b. Encourage the patient to restrict sodium intake. c. Reassure the patient that this is an expected side effect. d. Tell the patient to stop taking the drug.