In some cultures, mental illness is considered shameful.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
True
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An older patient is being prescribed medication to help with sleep. What should the nurse include in this patient's plan of care?
1. Diazepam is the best benzodiazepine to use for sleep. 2. A benzodiazepine should only be used for 2 weeks. 3. Lorazepam should be avoided for sleep in the older patient. 4. A higher dose of an antidepressant medication is needed for sleep.
A patient is scheduled for an exercise electrocardiogram. Which of the following will the nurse ensure is present in the room while the test is being conducted?
1. external pacemaker 2. portable chest x-ray machine 3. oral fluids 4. emergency medications and a defibrillator
The nurse is providing care to a patient with a stage III pressure ulcer. This wound is most likely going to heal by
1. primary intention. 2. secondary intention. 3. tertiary intention. 4. epithelialization.
A nurse is supervising a student applying a transparent dressing. The nurse intervenes when the student
1. Cuts the dressing to overlap the wound with a 1-inch margin. 2. Removes the surface film from the top of the dressing. 3. Stretches the dressing tightly against the wound. 4. Writes the date, time, and his or her initials on the edge of the dressing.