An older adult woman states that she has difficulty sleeping. The nurse asks the client for a history of her sleep problems. Which of the following instructions might be included in suggestions to improve her sleep?
A) take several daytime naps if you cannot sleep at night
B) try a glass of wine at bedtime
C) include 10 minutes of moderately strenuous exercise prior to going to bed
D) use the bed only for sleep or sex
D
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If the nurse aggressively says to a patient, "Why couldn't you have asked me to give you your pain medication when I was in here earlier?" the patient is most likely to feel:
a. angry. b. that his needs are met. c. humiliated and unworthy. d. that his request will be granted.
The nurse administrator of a local hospital is attending training on the new informatics system the hospital will be implementing. Which information will the nurse administrator be able to manage from the dashboard?
Select all that apply. A) Staffing B) Budgets C) Patient D) Quality initiatives E) Plans of care
The future projected demand for nurses is related to the aging population and the increase in:
a. acute illnesses. b. chronic illnesses. c. medication costs. d. primary prevention.
What should the nurse recommend for the client experiencing premenstrual syndrome?
1. "Eat more chocolate and drink more caffeine beginning a week prior to when your menstrual cycle bleeding should begin.". 2. "Engage in aerobic activity often throughout the month, and continue exercising when your symptoms begin.". 3. "Decrease your dietary intake of dairy and soy slightly during the month, and especially during your days of bleeding.". 4. "Increase your consumption of red meat when you feel symptoms, and eat three large meals per day.".