A soldier who served in a combat zone tells the nurse, "I saw a child get blown up over 2 years ago, but even now when I see something red, the visions race back to my mind and I smell burnt flesh." How should the nurse document this experience?
a. Thought intrusion
b. Repetitive dreams
c. Hallucinations
d. Flashbacks
D
The soldier describes an event while awake related to reexperiencing the trauma. The description applies to flashbacks, which are common in PTSD. The statement is not associated with the remaining options.
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A woman who has a history of breast cancer has been experiencing hot flashes as she enters menopause. She is seeking information about how to manage these manifestations. What information can be provided to the client?
A) Estrogen is the only reliable method of treatment for the vasomotor manifestations being reported by the client. B) Olive oil and black cohosh are effective in the management of hot flashes. C) The client should be advised to simply wait until the process of menopause has finished to achieve comfort and relief from the hot flashes. D) Soy and black cohosh can be used to manage the hot flashes associated with menopause.
A nurse is participating on a committee charged with the task of choosing capnography equipment for a new emergency department (ED). The nurse should present which information regarding these choices?
1. Sidestream analyzers provide direct real-time measurements of ETCO2. 2. Mainstream analyzers require the patient to be intubated. 3. Colorimetric capnography is useful for determining accurate placement of endotracheal tubes. 4. Mainstream analyzers provide continuous ETCO2 measurements. 5. Colorimetric measurement provides a wide range of color results that are compared to a standard chart.
The incidence of complications and discomforts in the first year postpartum is common and women may experience which of the following? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected
Select all that apply. 1. Pain 2. Excess energy 3. Urinary incontinence 4. Changes in mental health status 5. Sleep deprivation
When a bariatric bed is used,
A. king-size sheets are necessary for making the bed. B. the end of bed can be removed so the patient can step out. C. avoid nylon sheets, which increase the risk of falls. D. the patient must be moved to the floor if cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is necessary.