____________________ respirations are characterized by periods of dyspnea followed by periods of apnea.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Cheyne-Stokes
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A diabetic nurse is working for the summer at a camp for adolescents with diabetes. When providing information on the prevention and management of hypoglycemia, what action should the nurse promote?
A) Always carry a form of fast-acting sugar. B) Perform exercise prior to eating whenever possible. C) Eat a meal or snack every 8 hours. D) Check blood sugar at least every 24 hours.
The nurse is caring for a 78-year-old male with Hodgkin's disease who has received both chemotherapy and radiation. He was admitted to the hospital to evaluate an unexplained increasing fatigue and inability to care for himself
What nursing interventions are indicated? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Limiting oral intake 2. Spacing activities to allow for periods of rest 3. Suggesting a consult with a nutritionist 4. Assessing hemoglobin and hematocrit 5. Encouraging the patient to move about in bed every hour.
The nurse educator is reviewing with student nurses the causes of skin breakdown. What is the best response by a student nurse of the common cause of skin breakdown that can occur as a result of clothing, bed linens, or client safety devices?
A) Shearing force B) Immobility C) Presence of external moisture D) Sensory loss
Currently the most important component of an evaluation program for health care is
a. Outcome b. Process c. Structure d. Peer review