Delirium is typically characterized by all of the following except
A. Inattention
B. Hyperactive level of psychomotor activity
C. Disorganized thinking
D. Altered level of consciousness
B
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An emergency department (ED) manager wishes to start offering clients nonpharmacologic pain control methodologies as an adjunct to medication. Which strategy would be most successful with this client population?
a. Listening to music on a headset b. Participating in biofeedback c. Playing video games d. Using guided imagery
Twelve hours after a total thyroidectomy, the client develops stridor on exhalation. What is the nurse's best first action?
A. Reassure the client that the voice change is temporary. B. Document the finding as the only action. C. Hyperextend the client's neck. D. Call for emergency assistance.
An analgesic medication has been administered intramuscularly to a client in labor. How would the nurse evaluate if the medication was effective?
1. The client dozes between contractions. 2. The client is moaning during contractions. 3. The contractions decrease in intensity. 4. The contractions decrease in frequency.
A client in labor wants to have a medication-free birth. What should the nurse include when discussing alternatives to pain medication with this client?
1. Emphasize that no medication will be given. 2. Review that the use of medications allows for rest and less fatigue. 3. Explain that pain relief will allow a more enjoyable birth experience. 4. Summarize how maternal pain and stress can have a more adverse effect on the fetus than would a small amount of analgesia.