The nurse is caring for a child who has been diagnosed as having an attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). When counseling the parents, the nurse recognizes it is important to:
a. have the child enrolled in a special education class.
b. allay any feelings of guilt the parents may have.
c. counsel the parents that the medications are lifelong.
d. teach the parents to set limits.
B
It is most important to allay any feelings of guilt the parents may have.
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When evaluating an acutely ill pregnant female for symptoms of preeclampsia, the nurse would assess for
A) dehydration. B) seizures. C) increased serum creatinine. D) hypertension. Use the following to answer questions 8-12: a. Pregnancy-induced hypertension (PIH) b. Preeclampsia c. Eclampsia d. HELLP syndrome e. chronic hypertension
In any health care setting, change is inevitable
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
An older patient with diabetes has an oral infection and is on antibiotics. Which manifestations might the nurse observe in this patient?
1. Increased weight 2. Increased appetite 3. Increased gustatory sensation 4. Increased salt or sugar intake
The nurse is assessing a patient. Which questions should the nurse ask to determine if the patient has an underlying sleep-wake disorder? (Select all that apply.)
1. "Do you have issues with snoring?" 2. "Do you wake feeling tired and not restored?" 3. "Do you suffer from excessive daytime sleepiness?" 4. "Do you apply appropriate sleep hygiene to your routine?" 5. "Do you think your sleep is affecting your daytime functioning"