Which of the following should the nurse suggest to help a person who snores during sleep?
a. Ingest alcohol before sleeping c. Engage in activity before bedtime
b. Practice singing d. Suggest the person sleep on their back
B
Obesity, smoking, alcohol use, and sleeping on the back are all thought to contribute to snoring. Snoring is rare among professional singers. Singing exercises have been found to be useful in decreasing the incidence of snoring.
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A nurse is planning care for a client who is hyperventilating. The client's arterial blood gas values are pH 7.30, PaO2 94 mm Hg, PaCO2 31 mm Hg, and HCO3- 26 mEq/L. Which question should the nurse ask when developing this client's plan of care?
a. "Do you take any over-the-counter medications?" b. "You appear anxious. What is causing your distress?" c. "Do you have a history of anxiety attacks?" d. "You are breathing fast. Is this causing you to feel light-headed?
The nursing manager of the pediatric intensive care unit wants to provide patients with improved sleep and rest. Which intervention would have the greatest impact on promoting rest in this environment?
A. Clustering care so nursing interruptions are limited B. Decreasing the noise in the unit, especially at night C. Enforcing a 2-hour "quiet time" on each shift D. Turning off equipment alarms when children are sleeping
A leader who bases decisions on group consensus and often solicits member input is exhibiting what leadership style?
a. Laissez-faire b. Nondirective c. Democratic d. Authoritarian
A child has been admitted for treatment of Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS)
The nurse assuming care for this patient would expect which assessment findings? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Blue-tinged target lesions 2. Positive Nikolsky's sign 3. Lesions on the face, neck, and extremities 4. Initial involvement of less than 20% of total body surface area 5. Involvement of at least two mucous membranes