When the home care nurse notes that a widow of 3 months is not sleeping well, has no appetite, and does not attend activities outside the home, the nurse suspects the client is experiencing
A) Depression
B) Dementia
C) Sensory overload
D) Sensory deprivation
Ans: A
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A) Talking about solid food consumption B) Discouraging daily fruit juice intake C) Increasing the number of breastfeedings D) Discussing the child's feeding patterns
Memorial Hospital is in the process of researching a new facility-wide electronic health record system. The ___________________ would be responsible for assessing the budgeting process, funding, and for monitoring the monetary aspects of the project.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
The nurse would be correct to state that the purpose of angiogenesis inhibitors is to:
a. kill existing cancer cells directly. b. suppress the formation of new blood vessels in tumors. c. enhance the size of collateral vessels. d. enhance red cell development in the bone marrow.
Of the methods listed, which is the best option for taking the temperature of an unconscious patient?
A. Oral B. Axillary C. Rectal D. Groin