During a nursing history related to a patient's activity-exercise functional health pattern, the patient comments that he cannot bend over and lift an object without becoming dizzy and that he frequently has to stop physical activities because of
dizziness and nausea. Which structure of this patient's ear is most likely to have a dysfunction causing his symptoms? a. Middle ear
b. Organ of Corti
c. Semicircular canals
d. Cochlea
C
Labyrinthitis is an inflammation of the labyrinthine canals of the inner ear.
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The nurse tells a psychotic client with alcohol dependence not to drink while taking the antipsychotic medication. How would the nurse's supervisor evaluate this teaching statement?
1. There is no reason why the client cannot have one or two drinks per day. 2. It is not possible for a client with a psychotic disorder to be successful in staying sober. 3. It is a correct statement that should motivate the client to quit drinking. 4. Without treatment for the alcohol dependence, the client will be more likely to not take the medication.
When taking care of a patient newly diagnosed with panic attacks, the nurse knows that which sign and/or symptom correlates with Peplau's panic level of anxiety?
1. Delusions and withdrawal into self 2. Restlessness and increased motivation 3. Feelings of dread and hyperventilation 4. Increased heart rate and physical discomfort
In teaching a patient with GERD to modify their lifestyle, which of the following do not exacerbate symptoms in most people?
a. decaffeinated tea b. chocolate c. smoking d. citrus
A nurse is observing a group of toddlers at play. What behavior illustrates normal physiologic development in children of this age?
A) Attempting to feed self B) Using fingers to pick up small objects C) Throwing and catching a ball D) Understanding the feelings of others