A person with a damaged brain stem who is fully aware but almost totally unresponsive is exhibiting which disorder of consciousness?
a. a coma
b. depersonalization
c. locked-in syndrome
d. a persistent vegetative state
c. locked-in syndrome
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The nurse explains to new parents that as healthy children are exposed to more infections, they:
1. Naturally develop antibodies. 2. Are found to be healthier. 3. Will acquire terminal illnesses. 4. Will weaken their immune systems.
For the client experiencing paraoxysmal supraventricular tachycardia, the nurse prepares to administer:
a. digoxin. c. procainamide. b. atenolol. d. adenosine.
The nurse manager of a critical care unit is explaining the AACN Synergy Model to the critical care nurses
What will the manager include as basic parts of this model? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Based on the patients' characteristics 2. Based on the competencies of the nurses 3. Patient outcomes will be measured 4. The nurses' assessment of patient outcomes will be measured 5. Reduction of cost to provide critical care services to patients
A client receiving hydrochlorothiazide (Microzide) asks the nurse why they are urinating so frequently. Which statement should the nurse provide the client?
A. "Hydrochlorothiazide (Microzide) enhances kidney function causing you to urinate more and that decreases your blood pressure." B. "Hydrochlorothiazide (Microzide) decreases the fluid in your bloodstream and this lowers your blood pressure." C. "Hydrochlorothiazide (Microzide) dilates your blood vessels so you urinate more and your blood pressure decreases." D. "Hydrochlorothiazide (Microzide) increases your heart rate; this pumps blood faster to your kidneys so you urinate more and your blood pressure decreases."