The nurse is planning care for a patient with a thrombotic stroke in the distribution of the right middle cerebral artery. Which patient problem is the priority for care in the acute phase of this disease process?
1. Nutrition will not be adequate due to dysphagia.
2. Patient will require total care due to paralysis.
3. Brain damage will occur because the adaptive capacity of the brain is altered.
4. Circulation of the brain is no longer adequate for aerobic metabolism.
Answer: 4
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Because of the internal threat of mortality, the researcher abandons the study. In future studies what could the researcher do to help prevent this problem? 1. Have the participants sign a pledge to continue in the project prior to inclusion in the study group. 2. Call each of the participants who dropped out and insist that each honors his or her commitment to the study. 3. Allow a longer time for the study. 4. Try to establish a relationship with the participants.
A client weighing 198 lbs. is prescribed to receive dopamine hydrochloride 2 mcg/kg/min. The medication available is 400 mcg/mL. How many mL of the medication will the client receive in an hour?
1. 10 mL 2. 14 mL 3. 23 mL 4. 27 mL
Since chemical dependency is a family disease, it is important to help nonabusing family members change overly responsible behaviors such as:
A) Distancing themselves from the client's problem. B) Expressing their feelings directly. C) Covering up for problems the client has. D) Rejecting the client until the client is chemically clean.
The nurse is assessing factors contributing to the well-being of a newly admitted patient. Which of the following would the nurse identify as having a positive impact on the individual's mental health?
A) Not needing others for companionship B) The ability to effectively manage stress C) A family history of mental illness D) Seeking approval from others