The nurse is caring for an 8-year-old boy with myasthenia gravis and is teaching his parents about the signs of cholinergic crisis. Which of the following responses indicates a need for further teaching?
A) "Low blood pressure is a sign of crisis."
B) "He might have difficulty swallowing."
C) "He may start to sweat a lot."
D) "Increased salivation is a common sign."
B
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When the clinical nurse leader is asked to defend the use of clinical pathways to a hospitalwide
committee, which should be stated as an advantage? Clinical pathways a. obscure resource management. b. deter collaborative practice. c. are generic rather than individualized. d. make it easy to monitor treatment progression.
The nurse is developing a plan of care for a client who is receiving highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) for treatment of HIV. The goal of this therapy is to:
A) Promote the progression of disease B) Intervene in late-stage AIDS C) Improve survival rates D) Conduct additional drug research
A patient has progressive memory deficits associated with dementia. Which nursing intervention would best help the individual function in the environment?
a. Assist the patient to perform simple tasks by giving step-by-step directions. b. Reduce frustration by performing activities of daily living for the patient. c. Stimulate intellectual function by discussing new topics with the patient. d. Read one story from the newspaper to the patient every day.
A person designated as the durable power of attorney agent may also be called the ____________________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).