A client is experiencing depression that has not responded to medication. The client asks about electroconvulsive therapy. The nurse explains that no one fully understands why ECT works, but that it often leads to:
A) Catatonic clients.
B) Shorter and less costly inpatient care.
C) A lawsuit.
D) Decreased stress on the health care team.
B
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He would likely be eligible for the state's Medicaid coverage, but does not understand how to access this coverage. Which competency or competencies are most needed in this situation? Select all that apply. A) Clinical judgment B) Advocacy and moral agency C) Collaboration D) Systems thinking E) Response to diversity F) Clinical inquiry
A patient is receiving a glucocorticoid medication for treatment of severe allergic inflammation. What is the most significant effect of increased glucocorticoid levels that the nurse teaches the patient?
A) Water retention B) Sodium retention C) Immune suppression D) Complement activation
The 17-year-old single mother of a 2-month-old infant comes to the clinic and tells the nurse, "Sometimes no matter what I do my baby won't stop crying. I hold him up in the air and shake him until he stops."
Based on these statements by the mother, what is the first action by the nurse? a. Teach the mother about the dangers of shaking a baby b. Report child abuse to the appropriate authorities c. Teach the mother other methods to stop the baby from crying d. Encourage the mother to obtain more support from a significant other
The nurse is planning to delegate foot care to the NAP for three of her four patients. Which patient should she do the foot care for?
a. Postoperative hip fracture b. Diabetic patient c. Post head injury d. Pneumonia patient