A 72-year-old resident of a long-term care facility naps frequently during the day, stating that he is tired. The nurse should:
1. obtain an order from the primary caregiver for a sedative.
2. ask the patient if he is sleeping well at night.
3. plan activities to keep the patient awake during the day.
4. tell the patient that he cannot take any more naps.
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Determining if or why the patient is not sleeping at night will aid the nurse in the imple-mentation of appropriate nursing actions.
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A) fatigue and lack of sleep can cause errors in care. B) increased hours of work lead to increased competence and confidence. C) rejecting an overtime shift places an unfair burden on coworkers. D) work responsibilities should take precedence over personal responsibilities.
The nurse manager gives a staff nurse a performance evaluation with several recommended areas for improvement
What should the staff nurse do to indicate that he or she appreciates the feedback and wants to improve? 1. Say, "Thank you." 2. Ask questions about how to improve. 3. Apologize for poor performance. 4. Say, "I'll do my best to get better."
The nurse is providing care to a client who is diagnosed with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). The client's primary concern is burning and difficulty when urinating. Based on this data, which nursing diagnosis is the priority for this client?
A) Fluid Volume Overload B) Fluid Volume Deficit C) Acute Pain D) Deficient Knowledge
A client is starting cholestyramine therapy for the treatment of hyperlipidemia. When teaching the client about possible adverse reactions, which of the following would the nurse include? Select all that apply
A) Diarrhea B) Malabsorption of vitamin K C) Aggravation of hemorrhoids D) Flatulence E) Myopathy