A client is admitted to an outpatient facility for diagnostic testing related to insomnia. A nurse understands that sleep is induced by inhibitory neurotransmitters in the brain. Which neurotransmitter is inhibitory?
A) Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA)
B) Norepinephrine
C) Acetylcholine
D) Dopamine
A
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9%) sodium chloride solution, the prescriber orders dextrose 5% in normal saline (D5NS) with 20 mEq potassium chloride to infuse at a maintenance rate. What should the nurse review before implementing this order? (Select all that apply.) a. Electrocardiogram b. Arterial blood gas levels c. Serum electrolyte levels d. Serum glucose level e. Urine output
The nurse teaching a client with narcolepsy should include the
a. importance of avoiding caffeine. b. need to increase exercise. c. proper way to use continuous positive-airway pressure (CPAP). d. recommendation to take regular naps.
The nurse has delegated administration of tube feeding to a specially trained UAP. What action should be taken by the nurse in regard to this delegation?
A) Set up the equipment and mix the feeding. B) Regulate the rate of the feeding. C) Order the equipment to give the feeding. D) Check the tube for placement.
31. The nurse is a manager on an orthopedic unit. The unit changed to a new computer documentation system three days ago. One of the night nurses has called in sick every shift since the new system started
The nursing manager is aware that this situation has to do with resistance to change. Which of the following are common reasons why people resist change? Choose all that apply. A) Feel threatened B) Fear increased responsibility C) Lack of understanding D) See no benefits to the change E) Dislike hospital chief officer