The nurse is assessing a client who has received a tentative diagnosis of delirium. The nurse is talking with the family about the major cause of the client's condition
Which of the following would be appropriate for the nurse to say to the family?
A) "Basically, this diagnosis is based on the inability to talk normally."
B) "This diagnosis was based on the fact that you reported there had been a gradual onset of symptoms."
C) "This diagnosis is predominately based on the rapid onset of impaired consciousness."
D) "This diagnosis was determined based on your report that the client was exposed to an infectious agent."
C
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a. By making the infant NPO b. By thickening the formula or breast milk with cereal c. By placing the infant to sleep on the side d. By switching the infant to cow's milk
What did the motivational theorist Saul Gellerman argue?
A) Individuals should be "stretched" on a regular basis to increase their productivity and motivation levels. B) "Stretching" should be used as a motivational strategy only for affiliation-oriented individuals. C) "Stretching" should be used as a motivational strategy only when an individual is already demotivated. D) Employees should be "stretched" intermittently to complete tasks more difficult than what they are used to doing.
As the interview at the long-term care facility is coming to a close, the interviewer asks the applicant, "What questions may I answer for you?" Which question would be most likely to create a favorable impression?
a. "After completing the orientation, when will the first pay raise be given?" b. "Will it be possible to tour a unit such as the one to which I would be assigned?" c. "What will happen if I can't meet the outcomes for the competency-based orientation?" d. "Do you have tuition reimbursement for courses toward my next degree?"
The patient is complaining of a severe headache. The physician orders aspirin. Which action by the nurse will result in the fastest relief of the patient's headache?
1. Administer the aspirin with an alkaline food, like cottage cheese. 2. Administer the aspirin in an enteric-coated formulation. 3. Administer the aspirin with a high-fat food, like peanut butter. 4. Administer the aspirin on an empty stomach.