Water intoxication is associated with schizophrenia. The possible cause is related to the effects of antipsychotic drugs on which gland of the body?
A) Parathyroid
B) Thyroid
C) Pituitary
D) Pineal
C
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Patient teaching regarding infection prevention for the patient with an immunodeficiency includes which of the following guidelines?
A) Cook all food thoroughly. B) Refrain from using creams or emollients on skin. C) Maintain contact only with individuals who have recently been vaccinated. D) Take OTC vitamin supplements consistently.
During auscultation, you can limit your perceptual field best by:
a. asking patients to describe their symp-toms. b. closing your eyes. c. performing auscultation before percussion. d. using an aneroid manometer.
Which of the following is/are true of graduates with the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree?
a. Graduates with DNP are prepared to blend clinical, economic, organizational, and leadership skills to influence health care outcomes b. Graduates with DNP are prepared to use science to improve care of patient populations c. Graduate with DNP are prepared to use clinical skills and science to improve direct care of patients d. A & B only e. All of the above
A client, who recently completed treatment for cancer, shares with the nurse that she is, "a little depressed, but I guess I will be OK."
The foremost reason the nurse encourages the client to discuss this situation with her primary health care provider is that the nurse realizes that: 1. The depression will not improve by itself 2. The medications can help resolve the depression 3. Depression can decrease the client's chances of recovery 4. The depression is a result of concerns about the cancer reoccurring