The patient who is delirious usually maintains orientation to:
a. time.
b. place.
c. person.
d. circumstance.
C
The person with delirium is unable to orient to time, place, or circumstance, but remains oriented to person.
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1. Evening nausea 2. Excessive urination leading to dehydration 3. Nystagmus 4. Headaches 5. Orbital ecchymosis
A nurse constantly complains about employee policies and procedures and frequently mentions how "they" are "out to get us." The nurse is surprised when referred to by the manager as "disgruntled" during a discussion of this behavior
What information should the manager provide this nurse? 1. "People who are constantly complaining decrease the morale of the rest of the unit." 2. "You have complained so long, it will be impossible to change your behavior." 3. "Being a complainer is a character trait." 4. "Your attitude problem makes everyone else in the unit miserable."
A patient has a serum calcium level of 11 mg/dL. The nurse would review this patient's medical record for which conditions?
1. History of taking thiazide diuretics 2. Diagnosis of hyperparathyroidism 3. Diagnosis of acute pancreatitis 4. Low serum magnesium level 5. Long-term bedrest
Which of the following symptoms would lead you to suspect that a child is developing a common side effect of vincristine?
A) His cheeks are turning bright red. B) He says his fingertips feel numb. C) He says his teeth "ache." D) His hearing seems to be altered.