A patient informs the nurse that she often becomes nauseated when riding in motor vehicles. The nurse knows that this is related to which sensory deficit?
a. Neurological deficit
b. Visual deficit
c. Hearing deficit
d. Balance deficit
D
Vertigo is a result of vestibular dysfunction and often is precipitated by a change in head position. This disequilibrium can cause nausea and vomiting. The other options would not result in nausea based on movement.
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Which action by the nurse is the most appropriate? 1. Leave the room and come back later. 2. Provide questions that require yes or no answers related to pain. 3. Ask the client what they would like to have for pain. 4. Continue with the vital signs assessment.
Order: Dobutamine 12 mcg/kg/min Available: Dobutamine 1 g in 250 mL D5 1/2NS Client's weight: 165 lb The IV flow rate is _______________
a. 27 mL/hr b. 14 mL/hr c. 83 mL/hr d. 50 mL/hr
One of the alterations in cyclic bleeding occurring between periods is called:
1. oligomenorrhea. 2. menorrhagia. 3. leiomyoma. 4. metrorrhagia.
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A. Ask the parents about culturally relevant health-care practices. B. Assess the family's understanding of the illness and treatment. C. Investigate illnesses endemic to the family's native country. D. Tell the family members they must stop using herbal or folk treatments. E. Utilize a professional interpreter to communicate with the family.