A patient is to undergo a surgical procedure and needs to be unconscious for the procedure. What anesthetic agent is most appropriate?
A) Inhaled halothane
B) Subcutaneous lidocaine
C) Intravenous midazolam
D) Intravenous succinylcholine
A
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A nurse working in long-term care is assessing residents at risk for the development of a decubitus ulcer. Which one would be most at risk?
A) an 83-year-old who is mobile C) a 75-year-old who uses a cane B) a 92-year-old who uses a walker D) an 86-year-old who is bedfast
During an assessment, the nurse determines a patient is demonstrating symptoms of a psychosis. What did the nurse assess in this patient?
1. The patient says, "The servants need to be disciplined." 2. The patient says, "The voice told me to cut myself." 3. The patient laughs when asked about the health of a family member hospitalized for cancer treatment. 4. The patient asks to close the room door so "that man can't get to me." 5. The patient says, "I have not been able to get any sleep for months."
A group of nursing students is reviewing information about the various nursing theorists and their application to psychiatric–mental health nursing
The students demonstrate understanding when they identify which theorist as responsible for developing the theory of cultural care diversity and universality? A) Madeleine Leininger B) Sister Calista Roy C) Hildegard Peplau D) Dorothea Orem
Which term refers to the self-administration of a drug in chronically excessive quantities, resulting in a psychological or physical dependence?
A. Drug tolerance B. Drug self-use C. Drug abuse D. Drug overuse