Which behavior, seen in a 30-year-old patient, would alert the nurse to the fact that the patient is not in his appropriate developmental stage according to Erikson?
1. States he is happily married
2. Frequently requests to call his brother "just to check in"
3. Looks forward to visits from a co-worker
4. Says "I'm still trying to find myself."
Ans: 4. Says "I'm still trying to find myself."
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A client exhibiting which of the following antipsychotic side effects would require the nurse's immediate intervention?
1. Neuroleptic malignant syndrome 2. Drowsiness 3. Parkinsonism 4. Impotence
A sputum study has been ordered for a patient who has developed coarse chest crackles and a fever. At what time should the nurse best collect the sample?
A) Immediately after a meal B) First thing in the morning C) At bedtime D) After a period of exercise
What is the average resting respiratory rate for a 12-month-old child?
a. 15 breaths/min b. 20 breaths/min c. 30 breaths/min d. 50 breaths/min
The nurse would explain to a client that the most common site for MI is the
a. anterior wall of the left ventricle. b. anterior wall of the right ventricle. c. inferior (diaphragmatic) surface. d. posterior wall of the left ventricle.