A nurse works in a sleep disorder clinic and is responsible for administering medications to the patients. Which of the following patients would be most likely to receive zaleplon (Sonata)?
A) A 35-year-old man who is having difficulty falling asleep, but once asleep can stay asleep
B) A 20-year-old woman who will take the drug about once a week
C) A 52-year-old woman who needs to fall asleep quickly and stay asleep all night
D) A 46-year-old man who receives an antidepressant and needs a sleep aid
Answer: A) A 35-year-old man who is having difficulty falling asleep, but once asleep can stay asleep
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a. Inability to close the affected eye b. Drooping of one side of the face c. Changes in taste d. Speech difficulty
2 5/8 ? 1 1/2 = _____
a. 1 1/8 b. 1 3/8 c. 1 d. 7/8
Which of the following best describes how the faith community nurse, as a health educator, decides which educational programs to offer the faith community?
a. Based on feedback from the local public health department nursing professionals b. Based on what will help implement the Healthy People 2020 goals c. Based on what is consistent with the health laws of scripture or holy books d. Based on the health status and needs of faith community members
The nurse is caring for a client in palliative care who is alert and oriented to person, place, and time. Which assessment data would be most appropriate in determining the client's need for pain medication?
A) Ask the client to rate his pain. B) Observe the client's face for signs of pain. C) Evaluate the client's heart rate, blood pressure, and pulse rate. D) Ask the client's spouse if the client is in pain.