A nurse is caring for a patient who has just been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. After delivering this news, the nurse anticipates that the patient will most likely experience which emotional symptom?
A) Lethargy
B) Bargaining
C) Lack of interest
D) Anxiety
Ans: D
Feedback: Following unwelcome news about a diagnostic test, most patients will initially experience anxiety, which may be manifested in various ways.
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The surgeon orders hourly urine output measurement for a patient after abdominal surgery. The patient's urine output has been greater than 60 mL/hour for the past 2 hours. Suddenly, the patient's urine output drops to almost nothing
What should the nurse do first? a. Irrigate the catheter with 30 mL of sterile solution. b. Replace the patient's indwelling urinary catheter. c. Infuse 500 mL of normal saline solution IV over 1 hour. d. Notify the surgeon immediately.
The nurse provides patient teaching for a patient who has a new order for nadolol (Corgard) to treat hypertension. What statement by the patient concerning nadolol (Corgard) would indicate that the teaching has been effective?
A) "I should cover my head at all times while I am outdoors." B) "Since I am taking this drug, I no longer need to worry about diet and exercise." C) "I will not stop taking this drug abruptly and will talk to my doctor before discontinuing." D) "I may have a very dry mouth while taking this drug."
Which of these is accurate about the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Security Rule and the use of technology?
1. Does not specify the use of particular technology 2. Refers to the Joint Commission standards for technology 3. Specifies the utilization of HIPAA approved technology 4. Provides a monthly Web-based list of approved technology
A school nurse notes that school-age children generally obey the rules at school. The nurse recognizes that the children are displaying which stage of moral development?
a. Preconventional b. Conventional c. Post-conventional d. Undifferentiated