A nursing instructor is teaching a group of students about the action of antipyretic agents in children. The instructor determines that the teaching has been successful when the students identify which of the following as the primary action?
A) Cause vasodilation to promote heat loss
B) Decrease the temperature set point
C) Block release of histamine
D) Promote prostaglandin production
B
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The actions of the family of an older adult who just died are chaotic, and they are unable to decide on a funeral home. Which recommendation should the nurse implement?
a. Help them make a list of the problems. b. Provide a list of preferred funeral homes. c. Allow them privacy to work it out alone. d. Suggest they call someone who can help.
The nurse is planning nursing care for the client, a woman with depression, suicidal tendencies, and emphysema. According to Maslow, the first priority of care focuses on her
1. emphysema. 2. depression. 3. social isolation. 4. suicide attempts.
A male client, aged 58 years, arrives at the community clinic complaining of cramps in the calf muscles while exercising that subside with rest
During the assessment, the nurse understands that the client is a heavy smoker and observes hardened, painful areas along the course of blood vessels. The symptoms experienced by the client indicate what disorder? A) Raynaud phenomenon B) Varicose veins C) Buerger disease D) Telangiectasia
A client who recently experienced the loss of a spouse asks the nurse if there are any over-the-counter herbs or nonprescription medications that can be used to improve insomnia. Which response by the nurse is the most appropriate?
Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. "Ginger root is commonly taken to improve sleep." 2. "Ginkgo is an herb commonly taken to improve sleep." 3. "Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) and doxylamine are over-the-counter meds sometimes taken to produce drowsiness." 4. "Valerian and melatonin are herbs commonly taken to improve sleep." 5. "Kava is an herb taken to improve sleep."