The client with ________ would not be a candidate for treatment with valproic acid (Depakene)
a. a liver disorder
b. cardiac dysfunction
c. a gastrointestinal tract disorder
d. a thyroid dysfunction
ANS: A
Valproic acid is known to be hepatotoxic.
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A 70-year-old woman is diagnosed with a pathologic fracture of the fibula. The nurse would assess for which most common condition?
1. Elder abuse 2. Osteoporosis 3. An unreported fall or injury 4. Cancer of the bone
Which of the following would not be a source of data for measuring the adequacy of the health care facility to meet the needs of clients?
a. policy and procedure manuals c. client interviews b. staffing patterns d. written care plans
A patient with a history of suicidal behavior with schizophrenia stopped taking clozapine (Clozaril) after 4 weeks of therapy. The patient is currently experiencing a return of hallucinations. What might the nurse assess when determining the reason the patient stopped taking the medication? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Standard
Text: Select all that apply. 1. Feeling sedated all the time 2. Significant weight gain 3. Agitation 4. Fatigue and headache 5. Uncontrollable sexual urges
Which of the following statements most accurately captures a trend that has been identified as a barrier to the implementation of evidence-based practice in the clinical setting?
A) Apathy has become an increasingly common trait among nurses. B) Nursing demographics involve a decreasing average age and, consequently, less maturity. C) Even recent nursing graduates are frequently unfamiliar with EBP concepts. D) Access to valid and reliable research has become more difficult in recent years.