A nurse is caring for a patient who has a history of getting up without assistance, which has resulted in falls. The nurse selects a restraint alternative for this patient. Restraint alternatives include which of the following? Select all that apply
1. Vests
2. Jackets
3. Leg monitors
4. Bed monitors
5. Chair monitors
ANS: 3, 4, 5
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The nurse is caring for a patient with schizotypal personality disorder. The nurse anticipates providing patient education regarding which type of medication?
1. Typical antipsychotic 2. Atypical antipsychotic 3. Tricyclic antidepressant 4. Mood stabilizer
A nurse's role in caring for the dying client includes all of the following EXCEPT:
1. acting as an advocate for the client and the client's wishes. 2. administering all medications as prescribed. 3. discussing aggressive life-saving treatments with the family when the client is no longer able to speak for him/herself. 4. consistently reassessing the client and making appropriate modifications in the plan of care.
Upon analysis, a patient's red blood cells (RBCs) appear microcytic and hypochromic. The nurse recognizes that the patient likely has which condition?
1. iron deficiency anemia 2. acute blood loss anemia 3. chronic blood loss anemia 4. vitamin B12 deficiency anemia
A patient complains of having to void frequently, burning on urination, and odorous urine. Based on these assessment findings, the nurse would suspect the patient has which of the following conditions?
A) stress incontinence C) urinary tract infection B) urge incontinence D) lower colon infection