The nurse points out that a persistent irrational fear of a specific object or situation that causes anxiety that interferes with responsibilities is a(n) _________
Fill in the blanks with correct word
phobia
A phobia is an irrational fear of a specific object or situation that renders the person unable to fulfill responsibilities.
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The nurse has administered a scheduled dose of phenylephrine to a patient. The nurse would recognize that a therapeutic effect has been achieved by which of the following assessment findings?
A) The cornea can be manipulated without causing the patient to blink. B) The patient acknowledges an improvement in visual acuity. C) The patient's pupils neither dilate nor constrict in response to light. D) The inner aspect of the patient's eye can be visualized.
The nurse has instructed an older patient on ways to prevent the development of pneumonia. Which patient statement indicates further instruction is needed?
1. "I will get the influenza vaccine every year." 2. "I will get the pneumococcal vaccine every fall." 3. "I can't get the influenza vaccine due to my allergy to eggs." 4. "I will get the pneumococcal vaccine as soon as I recover from this pneumonia."
Prior to preparing a woman for a cesarean section, the nurse is legally responsible for
a. obtaining informed consent from the client b. writing a nursing plan of care c. explaining the procedure to the husband d. assuming the fetus is in distress and beginning emergency measures
Stimulants include cocaine, amphetamines, methamphetamine, caffeine, and ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).