A pediatric nurse is caring for a 4-year-old child with autism who keeps banging his head against the wall. Which is the appropriate nursing intervention for the child?
A) Placing him in restraints until the aggression subsides
B) Sedating him with neuroleptic agents
C) Having him wear a helmet
D) Distracting him with a variety of games and puzzles
C
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a. 1 week b. 2 weeks c. 3 weeks d. 1 month
A nurse practitioner who works with many older adult patients integrates screening for osteoporosis into health promotion activities. What screening tool is most clinically useful when screening for osteoporosis?
A) Hip bone mineral density (BMD) testing B) Assessment of serum calcium levels C) Bone biopsy D) Assessment of 25-hydroxy-vitamin D levels
The client has had several episodes of laryngitis following an upper respiratory infection. Which statement made by the client indicates the need for clarification regarding the causes and treatment of acute laryngitis?
A. "I knew I would get laryngitis this time because I cheered for hours at the ball game." B. "At the first hint of laryngitis, I whisper instead of talking in my regular voice." C. "I suck on throat lozenges to keep my mouth and throat from getting so dry." D. "When laryngitis starts, I quit smoking until all symptoms are gone."
A client admitted to the psychiatric unit following a suicide attempt is diagnosed with major depressive disorder. Which behavioral symptoms should the nurse expect to assess?
A. Anxiety and unconscious anger B. Lack of attention to grooming and hygiene C. Guilt and indecisiveness D. Low self-esteem