The primary goal of the therapeutic environment is to return clients to their communities
1. as soon as possible.
2. before their DRG allotted time expires.
3. as soon as their medications take effect.
4. when they are not considered mentally ill.
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The length of inpatient stays for mental health clients has decreased dramatically.
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Patients receiving chloroquine (Aralen Phosphate) for malaria prophylaxis should receive patient teaching from the nurse, which includes instructions to receive what regularly?
A) Cardiovascular studies B) Eye exams C) Immunizations D) Pulmonary studies
When comparing arterial, central venous, and pulmonary arterial pressures, the nurse keeps which factor in mind?
1. It is not a good idea to measure the patient's blood pressure from the arterial waveform tracing. 2. The pressures in the superior and inferior vena cava are lower than the pressure in the right atrium of the heart. 3. The normal pressure in the right atrium of the heart is very low, 4 to 6 mmHg. 4. The small vessels of the pulmonary arteries are under more pressure than systemic arterial blood pressure.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
A client is diagnosed with angina after describing the type of pain she experiences. Which of the following are characteristics of anginal pain? (Select all that apply.)
1. Pressure 2. Heavy 3. Squeezing 4. Stabbing 5. Sharp 6. Demonstrates a clenched fist over the sternum