When assessing a client with dementia, the nurse identifies that the client is experiencing hallucinations. Based on the nurse's understanding of this disorder, which type of hallucination would the nurse expect as most common?
A) Auditory
B) Visual
C) Gustatory
D) Olfactory
B
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A student studying nursing theory recognizes that unique concepts in Martha Rogers' science of unitary human beings include
a. carative factors. b. cognator subsystems. c. homeodynamics. d. open systems.
A patient is being admitted to the Neuro ICU following an acute head injury. The patient has cerebral edema. The nurse would expect to administer what priority medications to reduce cerebral edema?
A) Hydrochlorothiazide (HydroDIURIL) B) Lasix (Furosemide) C) Mannitol (Osmitrol) D) Spirolactone (Aldactone)
Which assessment finding would be expected in a patient in the later stages of Huntington's disease?
a. Jerking movements b. Cogwheel rigidity c. Withdrawal d. Irritability
If hemorrhage occurs in a patient after receiving heparin, he or she should be given:
A. streptokinase. B. protamine sulfate. C. vitamin K. D. aspirin.