When describing a patient's responsiveness, the nurse uses the term "obtunded." What is the most accurate meaning of this term?
A) Unable to arouse with any stimulus
B) Sedated with intravenous medications
C) Having inborn mental retardation
D) Arousable but drowsy and slow to respond
D
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Emergent design is used in qualitative research and is described as a research design that does which of the following?
A) Is specified before data is collected B) Tends to be reductionistic C) Evolves during the study D) Involves a short period of time to collect data
A patient tells the nurse that he is experiencing gastrointestinal problems since he began taking a selective serotonin-reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) for depression. Which response by the nurse would be most appropriate?
1. "Try taking the medication will a full glass of water." 2. "Try taking the medication at bedtime." 3. "Try taking the medication with food." 4. "Try taking the medication at least an hour before eating."
The nurse is instructing a pregnant patient on tailor sitting. What is the purpose of this exercise in pregnancy?
A) Stretches perineal muscles B) Decreases respiratory effort C) Strengthens abdominal muscles D) Improves the blood supply to the uterus
The nurse is caring for an older patient. What should the nurse realize is an expected age-related change in this patient's musculoskeletal system?
1. difficulty with dexterity after age 50 2. vertebrae lengthening and thinning, which leads to increased bone production 3. decreased bone mass and calcium absorption, which increase risk for fractures 4. pain when ambulating due to increased bone mass and minerals