Which statement about Parkinson's disease is correct?
a. It is progressive with no cure.
b. Persons over the age of 30 are at risk.
c. Signs and symptoms become better over time.
d. Expressive-receptive aphasia is common.
A
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A) Administering a lethal dose of medication B) Administering a morphine infusion C) Granting a patient's request not to initiate enteral feeding when the patient is unable to eat D) Neglecting to resuscitate a patient with a "do not resuscitate" status
A nurse planning to teach a newly discharged patient about care of his tracheostomy should instruct the patient to:
A) Use tissues around the tracheostomy to clean. B) Use clean technique for tracheostomy care. C) Have a family member perform all tracheostomy care. D) Leave oxygen at 3 liters at all times.
A nurse is caring for a client receiving gemfibrozil. Which of the following would the nurse include in the teaching plan for this client?
A) Take the drug along with meals. B) Observe caution while driving. C) Take a single dose once daily in the evening. D) Be alert for mild to severe facial flushing.
The nurse is reviewing the care plan of a patient diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Which step of the nursing process focuses on helping clients rechannel their energies in a constructive manner?
A) Assessment B) Nursing diagnosis C) Implementation D) Evaluation