A patient with a mood disorder asks if there are any complementary therapies to help with the symptoms. For which complementary therapy should the nurse prepare teaching for this patient?
1. Kava
2. Ginger root
3. B-12 supplements
4. Omega-3 fatty acids
4. Omega-3 fatty acids
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A nurse assessing a client with alcohol dependence observes that the pulse rate of the client is 120 beats per minute and the diastolic blood pressure is 120 mm Hg. Which of the following actions does this observation suggest?
A) Monitor for withdrawal symptoms. B) Monitor fluid intake and output. C) Monitor for seizure activity, hallucinations, and tremors. D) Consult with the physician regarding the need for a sedative.
A patient is diagnosed with duodenal ulcers caused by a highly acidic gastrointestinal environment. Which of the following enzymes will be activated to help protect the intestinal mucosa against this acidity?
1. lipase 2. amylase 3. secretin 4. elastase
Describe the environmental preparations you and the team need to undertake to ensure that your operating theatre is ready for use
You are waiting for a RN Rosie has been working as an anaesthetic nurse for several months and she is in the anaesthetic room with Mrs A, who is to undergo a total knee replacement. Mrs A has had a premedication, which has made her drowsy, but she is clearly still very anxious and holding firmly onto Rosie's hand. Rosie notices that Mrs A's healthcare record It is the commencement of your morning shift and you have been assigned to work in the general surgery operating theatre. The operative list comprises of two adult patients for elective surgical procedures: the first patient has an allergy to latex; the second patient is morbidly obese (BMI 70, height 166 cm, weight 193 kg). What will be an ideal response?
A nurse documents: "Patient is mute, despite repeated efforts to elicit speech. Makes no eye contact. Is inattentive to staff. Gazes off to the side or looks upward rather than at the speaker." Which nursing diagnosis should be considered?
a. Defensive coping b. Decisional conflict c. Risk for other-directed violence d. Impaired verbal communication