The patient confesses to eating crushed ice 10 or 12 times daily. The nurse assesses this behavior as __________
ANS:
pica
Pica is the craving and ingestion of nonfood substances such as clay, crushed ice, and ashes.
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A. Sodium bicarbonate B. Pancuronium bromide C. Hydrocortisone sodium succinate D. Insulin 20 units and dextrose 20%
The neck should be inspected in a neutral straight position and:
A) In a flexed position. B) As the patient swallows. C) In a lateral position. D) As the patient holds his or her breath.
What is the advantage of a client using a patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) following a cesarean birth?
1. The client receives a bolus of the analgesia when pressing the button. 2. The client experiences pain relief within 30 minutes. 3. The client feels a greater sense of control, and is less dependent on the nursing staff. 4. The client can deliver as many doses of the medication as needed.
Which of the following statements about the distribution and use of power within a family is most accurate?
A) In all families, one member holds most of the family power. B) The trend in many American families is the equal distribution of power. C) The dominant power holds all of the decision-making power. D) The dominant power is always male, unless there are no males in the family.