A patient tells the nurse that since taking a medication he has suffered from excessively dry mouth. Which of the following assessments would be needed to plan interventions for that symptom?
a. Asking the patient whether foods taste different now
b. Checking the patient's sense of smell
c. Having the patient stand to check for balance
d. Assessing for a history of seizures
ANS: A
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A) adding dead space to the tidal volume. B) subtracting dead space by the tidal volume. C) multiplying dead space by the tidal volume. D) dividing dead space by the tidal volume.
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a. microcephaly. b. respiratory distress. c. hydrocephalus. d. dysrhythmias. e. visual and hearing impairments.
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a. hypokalemia c. muscle weakness b. hyperkalemia d. muscle cramps
What is the most critical element of documentation of teaching?
A) a summary of the teaching plan B) the implementation of the teaching plan C) the patient need for learning D) evidence that learning has occurred