The nurse is admitting an adult client to the hospital that seems to be withdrawn. The nurse interprets this as a response to the admission, knowing that one of the most common responses to hospital admission is
1. Fear of the unknown
2. Crying
3. Regression
4. Anger
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Rationale: Fear of the unknown causes a sense of insecurity.
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Which of the following tasks is most appropriate for the nurse to delegate to the nursing assistive personnel? a. Moving a 45-year-old patient who had a CVA toward the head of the bed b. Transferring an 85-year-old patient for the first time after a total hip replacement c. Providing discharge teaching for a 49-year-old patient who had a stroke d. Preparing a 77-year-old patient for hip replacement surgery
A client with an immunodeficiency disorder does not have an adequate number of T lymphocytes in order to improve his immune function. Which gland should be investigated for dysfunction?
A) Thymus B) Parathyroid C) Thyroid D) Adrenal
The nurse should instruct the patient who is started on verapamil (Calan) for his elevated blood pressure to monitor his:
1. urine output. 2. pulse. 3. stool for blood. 4. edema.
A client plans to enter a treatment facility for alcohol abuse. The client asks the nurse if there are medications that can decrease the severity of withdrawal symptoms. The nurse knows which drug is used for this purpose?
1. Marijuana 2. Methadone (Dolphine) 3. Bupropion (Wellbutrin) 4. Diazepam (Valium)