A male patient reports to the home health nurse that he does not feel rested although he has slept 8 hours. For what should the nurse assess?
a. Having vivid dreams
b. Eating a heavy meal before going to bed
c. Consuming an excessive amount of alcohol
d. Taking an anxiolytic medication
ANS: D
Anxiolytic (antianxiety) medications interfere with REM sleep, which is when people achieve full rest.
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a. atrial septal defect. c. patent ductus arteriosus. b. ventricular septal defect. d. mitral stenosis.
Which assessment technique involves a systematic observation of the client?
A) Auscultation B) Inspection C) Palpation D) Percussion
What is the intended action of laxatives?
A. Treat abdominal pain. B. Promote a bowel movement. C. Decrease secretion of gastric acid. D. Decrease intestinal motility.
MC You are assigned to move the client from the bed to a chair. What is the first appropriate intervention?
A. Dangle the client at the bedside. B. Put nonslip shoes or slippers on client's feet. C. Rock the client and pivot. D. Position client so that he or she is comfortable.