Before you weigh a person, you need to have the person:
a. Drink a glass of water
b. Void
c. Have a bowel movement
d. Put on a robe and footwear
B
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When comparing the effects of olanzapine with those of clozapine, which statement is correct?
a. Olanzapine produces more tardive dyskinesia. b. Olanzapine does not cause somnolence. c. Clozapine has fewer serious side effects. d. The drugs are similar in structure and actions.
The nurse admits the client with fluid volume excess. Which clinical indicator of the client demonstrates that the nursing plan restored fluid balance?
1. Urine specific gravity is 1.100. 2. Hematocrit of whole blood is 45%. 3. Weight increased by 4% overnight. 4. Intake 4500 ml and output 2000 ml.
A correctional nurse working in a county jail assesses all new inmates who report taking psychotropic medication or have symptoms of psychiatric disorders. Because of the high volume of newly incarcerated individuals,
which skill is most essential for this nurse? a. Documenting information that could be used as trial evidence b. Quickly and skillfully assessing risks for suicide and violence c. Having a comprehensive understanding of community resources d. Counseling inmates to promote successful adaptation to incarceration
When a child who is too young to verbalize is in significant pain:
A) your ability to assess accurately for physiologic abnormalities is impaired. B) narcotic analgesic drugs should be avoided unless transport will be delayed. C) benzodiazepine drugs are preferred over opiates to minimize central nervous system depression. D) pain scales using facial expressions are a valuable tool to assess pain severity.