A patient is admitted to the hospital for cardiac surgery. He develops confusion and shaking. He states, "I see bugs up and down the walls. They are going to get me." The nurse suspects the patient is suffering from what symptom?
A) Depression
B) Delusions
C) Delirium
D) Schizophrenia
C
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A nurse provides medication teaching related to the importance of adhering to the saquinavir drug regimen. In order to best minimize the risk of increased fatty-like tissue, the nurse will instruct the patient to
A) take the drug within 2 hours after a high-fat meal. B) engage in regular exercise. C) take the drug within 2 hours after a low-fat meal. D) follow a low-fat diet.
The nurse is assessing a client during the first prenatal visit. For which reason should the nurse conduct an additional assessment with this client?
a. BMI of 21 b. Maternal age 31 years c. History of diabetes for 10 years d. Drinking 1 small cup of coffee/day
Mixed mode surveys involve doing some interviews via the Internet and some via the telephone
A) True B) False
A drug for which research has shown an adverse effect in animals but not in pregnant women would be categorized as Category
1. A. 2. B. 3. D. 4. C.