A patient on an antipsychotic agent suddenly becomes febrile, develops "lead-pipe" rigidity, and appears confused. The nurse should suspect:
a. tardive dyskinesia.
b. acute dystonia.
c. neuroleptic malignant syndrome.
d. Parkinsonism.
c
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What is best for the nurse to suggest to the parents of an overweight 9-year-old to help prevent obesity?
a. Use whole milk as a between-meal snack because it is more filling than skim milk. b. Feed the child before family meal times to monitor intake more closely. c. Encourage the child to engage in physical activity for at least an hour a day. d. Remove all sweets and junk food from the house.
What type of method rates a person against a set standard, which may be the job description, desired behaviors, or personal traits?
A) Trait Rating Scale B) Checklist C) Essay D) Management by objectives
During the history, a patient reports watery nasal drainage from allergies. Based on this information, what does the nurse expect to find on inspection of the nares?
a. Enlarged and pale turbinates b. Polyps within the nares c. High vascularity of the turbinates d. Dry and dull turbinates
The needle size most commonly used in infants and the elderly is _____ guage.
a. 16 b. 23 c. 35 d. 21