A nurse recognizes that physical exercise is an effective relaxation technique because it:
A) Stresses and strengthens the cardiovascular system.
B) Decreases the metabolic rate.
C) Decreases levels of norepinephrine in the brain.
D) Provides a natural outlet for releasing muscle tension.
D
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Numerous residents of a long-term care facility have developed Clostridium difficile–associated diarrhea over the past week. The nurses at this facility would anticipate that many residents would require which of the following drugs?
A) Linezolid (Zyvox) B) Daptomycin (Cubicin) C) Metronidazole (Flagyl) D) Chloramphenicol (Chloromycetin)
Which of the following statements made by the nursing student indicates an accurate under-standing of culturally competent care?
a. "It means having knowledge of the health-related beliefs and practices of all cul-tures." b. "It is the ability to care only for individuals from one's own culture." c. "It means working within the cultural context of individuals, families, and com-munities." d. "It means avoiding discussing the patient's practices or beliefs because they may not agree with your own."
Which psychiatric nursing intervention shows an understanding of integrated care?
a. A chronically abused woman is assessed for anxiety. b. A manic patient is taken to the gym to use the exercise equipment. c. The older adult diagnosed with depression is monitored for suicidal ideations. d. A teenager who refuses to obey the unit's rules is not allow to play video games.
A client scheduled for genetic testing is concerned that an employer will learn about the testing and terminate the client's employment. How should the nurse respond to this client?
1. "There really is not anything that can be done." 2. "The insurance company has to report the testing to the employer." 3. "Your employer will have this information from the healthcare claim." 4. "There is a federal law prohibiting employers from using genetic information for employment purposes."