The nurse is caring for Mary, an adolescent diagnosed with depression and substance abuse. The nurse should:
A) Determine if Mary is hyperactive.
B) Ask Mary if she is having thoughts of harming herself.
C) Determine if Mary is exhibiting Wernicke's syndrome.
D) Ask Mary if she has had problems with excessive anxiety.
B
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Unrest and employee turnover have resulted in a unit being critically understaffed. The human resources department and nurse manager are attempting to recruit new nurses for the unit
How should the history of this unit be presented? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. The facts of the history should be presented while maintaining the confidentiality of those involved. 2. The history should briefly be mentioned as "some minor problems with staffing." 3. The history should not be mentioned. 4. The recruiters should focus on the positive work environment of the rest of the facility. 5. Steps being taken to correct problems on the unit should be outlined and explained.
When the nurse administers a medication that stimulates the parasympathetic nervous system the drug will have what impact on the GI system?
A) Decrease sphincter tone B) Decrease muscle tone C) Decrease contractions D) Decrease secretions
If only a small volume of sperm is discharged into the vagina, an insufficient amount of enzymes might be released when they encounter the ovum. In that case, pregnancy would probably not result, because:
1. Peristalsis of the fallopian tube would decrease, making it difficult for the ovum to enter the uterus. 2. The block to polyspermy (cortical reaction) would not occur. 3. The fertilized ovum would be unable to implant in the uterus. 4. Sperm would be unable to penetrate the zona pellucida of the ovum.
A nursing student develops a teaching plan about hand washing to present to a group of elementary school children at the local school. This student is using which of the 17 public health interventions?
1. Collaboration 2. Surveillance 3. Health teaching 4. Screening