The nurse is caring for a client who has been on bedrest for a high risk pregnancy. This client is at risk for:(Select all that apply) Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Disuse atrophy
2. Orthostatic hypotension
3. Thrombophlebitis
4. Dependent edema
5. Hypostatic pneumonia
1,2,3,4
Rationale: Unused muscles atrophy, losing most of their normal strength and function
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The nurse is caring for a client with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) who is antiretroviral therapy. The client complains of nausea, fever, severe diarrhea, and anorexia
Which prescribed medications does the nurse anticipate in order to relieve the anorexia and to stimulate the client's appetite? Select all that apply. A) Dronabinol (Marinol) B) Zidovudine (Retrovir, AZT) C) Abacavir (Ziagen) D) Ciprofloxacin (Cipro) E) Megestrol (Megace)
Qualitative researchers often count on recruiting by referral, which is called which of the following?
A) Convenience sampling B) Snowball sampling C) Volunteer sampling D) Purposive sampling
Ali, an RN on your unit, is consistently late to work and makes remarks such as "Do you really want me to do that?" when patients and care are assigned to her. You have spoken with her frequently about her:
a. Ability. b. Skills. c. Attitude. d. Personal issues.
Which developmental characteristic should a nurse identify as typical of a client diagnosed with severe intellectual disability?
A. The client can perform some self-care activities independently. B. The client has advanced speech development. C. Other than possible coordination problems, the client's psychomotor skills are not affected. D. The client communicates wants and needs by "acting out" behaviors.