Which of the following patients may need sedation before having an MRI scan?
a. Claustrophobic patient c. Elderly patient
b. Comatose patient d. Patient with a spinal cord injury
A
The magnetic resonance imaging procedure is lengthy and requires the patient to lie motionless in a tight, enclosed space. Mild sedation, a blindfold, or both may be necessary for claustrophobic patients.
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A. Wear black and remain in mourning for the remainder of her life. B. Hire a professional mourner to cry for the deceased. C. Wash the body and prepare it for the wake. D. Pray the Rosary aloud as part of the burial ritual.
When the nurse is evaluating the effectiveness of nursing interventions, which of the following is done?
a. Comparing nursing diagnoses to goals and outcomes b. Comparing nursing diagnoses to medical diagnoses c. Comparing goals and outcomes to client's progress d. Comparing medical orders to client vital signs data
The nurse obtains information about a hospitalized patient who is receiving chemotherapy for colorectal cancer. Which information about the patient alerts the nurse to discuss a possible change in therapy with the health care provider?
a. Poor oral intake b. Frequent loose stools c. Complaints of nausea and vomiting d. Increase in carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA)
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a. Eriksons theory of psychosocial development b. Piagets theory of cognitive development c. Vygotskys theory of cognitive development d. Gilligans theory of moral development