Hypnotics are used to produce ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
sleep
Hypnotics are used to produce sleep.
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The nurse is examining a 3-year-old boy with acute otitis media who has a mild earache and a temperature of 38.5 ºC. Which of the following actions will be taken?
A) Obtain a culture of the middle ear fluid. B) Instruct the parents to watch for a worsening of symptoms. C) Administer antibiotics. D) Administer antivirals.
An 80-year-old man recently became widowed, moved into a long-term care facility, and had to quit driving. He complains of fatigue and is irritable when questioned about his health. What would be the most appropriate action of the nurse?
a. Suggest he take a daytime nap and go to bed early. b. Report the complaints as expected adjustments to relocation. c. Approach him to talk about his perceptions related to his relocation. d. Suggest that he find some quiet time in the facility's library and read a book.
A nurse is caring for a Latino patient. The nurse is aware of the importance of cultural compe-tency and providing the patient with culturally competent care. What can be done to enhance communication with this patient?
a. Use jargon or slang. b. Obtain an interpreter if needed. c. Give longer explanations to enhance un-derstanding. d. Speak loudly to the patient.
Which of the following statements best expresses the primary goal of nursing practice?
1. To identify client needs in order to facilitate improved health and wellness 2. To tend to the physical and psychosocial needs of both the client and his family 3. To provide effective, research-based nursing care specifically tailored to each cli-ent's needs 4. To perform the required treatments and interventions directed towards client re-covery from illness