____________________ is the inability to speak or understand.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Aphasia
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A) assessing the vital signs every time the patient moves during a 15-minute period. B) administering reversal agents to eradicate the narcotics and anesthetic. C) elevating the patient's legs 45 degrees to promote venous return. D) promoting turning, coughing, and deep-breathing with the patient.
Which patient statement would the nurse evaluate as indicating problems with accommodation?
1. "I feel blinded by sunlight.". 2. "I can't tell the difference between colors as well as I once did.". 3. "I have trouble seeing at night.". 4. "I am having trouble reading the newspaper.".
A 5-year-old boy is brought to the emergency room with a possible broken arm by his 18-year-old sister
The boy is relatively calm, but his sister is so upset she is nearly hysterical. The nurse notes that the boy's anxiety is increasing. What should the nurse do in this situation? A) Reassure the child. Tell him you need to ask his sister some questions, and then gently remove his sister from the room. B) Ask his sister to calm down so that she can hold her brother's other hand while his cast is being put on. C) Ignore the caregiver's behavior. Tell the child that he is going to be fine and that his sister is just nervous. D) Tell the caregiver she will have to leave the room if she doesn't calm down.
The nurse is caring for a hospitalized patient. Which of the following behaviors alerts the nurse to consider the need for restraint?
a. The patient refuses to call for help to go to the bathroom. b. The patient continues to remove the nasogastric tube. c. The patient gets confused regarding the time at night. d. The patient does not sleep and continues to ask for items.