How should the nurse explain rapid eye movement (REM) sleep to an older patient?
1. Is when dreaming occurs
2. Is necessary for physical restoration
3. Involves sudden sustained muscle contractions in the extremities
4. Is accompanied by slowing of the heart rate and a fall in blood pressure
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Rationale: Dreaming occurs during REM sleep.
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a. Hypocalcemia b. Hypernatremia c. Hypokalemia d. Hyperphosphatemia
The nurse is instructing on the body's negative feedback loop to ensure homeostasis to a class of sixth graders. Which action by bases keeps the blood pH nearly neutral?
A) Bases cast off acids. B) Bases bind with hydrogen. C) Bases hold acidic properties. D) Bases have no contact with acids.
A client is discussing weight loss with a nurse. The patient says, "I will not eat for two weeks, then I will lose at least 10 pounds." What should the nurse tell the client?
A) "What a good idea. Go ahead. That will jump start your weight loss!" B) "Many people find that to be an ideal way to lose weight quickly and easily." C) "That will increase your metabolic rate and help you lose weight." D) "That will decrease your metabolic rate and make weight loss more difficult."
A nurse is caring for a patient who is confused, disoriented, and experiencing visual hallucinations. While preparing to provide personal care, the nurse should:
a. ask the patient, "Do you remember who I am?" b. speak minimally so as not to disturb the patient. c. pat the patient on the forearm and say, "Let's get started.". d. explain to the patient what will happen during the care.