A nurse should assess a client's anxiety level before starting a teaching session. __________ anxiety allows a person to focus on the situation at hand
__________ anxiety limits an
individual's focus and twists reality for the client. __________ anxiety does not allow an
individual to focus his or her energy on the real issues and, therefore, limits his or her
problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
Fill in the blank with correct word
Mild, Moderate, Severe
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What is the large, fan-shaped muscle that covers the anterior chest from the sternum to the proximal end of the humerus and acts on the joint of the shoulder to flex, adduct, and rotate?
a. Serratus anterior b. Intercostal c. Transversus abdominis d. Pectoralis major
For a malpractice claim to be valid, a nurse's actions or failure to act must have resulted in
1. damage. 2. anxiety. 3. distress. 4. inconvenience.
It is important for the nurse to ensure that the client understands the physical reactions associated with drinking alcohol while taking disulfiram (Antabuse)
Which of the following are reactions that may result from ingesting alcohol while taking Antabuse? (Select all that apply.) a. High blood pressure b. Headache c. Blurred vision d. Nausea e. Double vision f. Vomiting g. Chills
A patient who is taking ketoconazole tells the nurse that her periods have become irregular. What will the nurse tell her?
a. This indicates that she should begin taking oral contraceptives. b. This is caused by a reversible effect on estradiol synthesis. c. This is a serious side effect that warrants discontinuation of the drug. d. This is a sign of hepatic toxicity, and the drug dose should be lowered.