A client has a history of hypocalcemia. What intervention is most important for the nurse to add to this client's care plan?
a. Push fluids to 2 L/day.
b. Strain all urine output.
c. Use nonslip footwear to get out of bed.
d. Position the client supine twice a day.
C
Clients with long-standing hypocalcemia have brittle bones that may fracture easily. Safety needs are a priority. Having the client wear nonslip footwear to get out of bed can help prevent falls. The other interventions would not provide safety for this client.
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Groupthink occurs when a need or desire for consensus and harmony override individual rational choice in a group or team environment. A number of symptoms of groupthink have been identified and are listed below. Which is not necessarily correct?
a. illusion of invulnerability b. collective irrationalism c. self censorship d. illusion of unanimity
You are preparing a care plan for a patient who is experiencing blindness as a symptom of conversion disorder. You know:
A) It is appropriate to ignore the patient's concerns about the blindness B) The patient is intentionally producing the symptoms, so you institute behavior guidelines C) The patient is exhibiting manifestations of a psychological problem D) This is a sign of a personality flaw
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A. "The best drug for us is the one with the highest potency." B. "The best drug for us is the one with the greatest efficacy." C. "Drugs with the greatest efficacy will produce the least side effects." D. "Low-potency drugs have efficacy and do not produce side effects."