The nurse is planning care for a patient with severe symptoms of tinnitus, vertigo, sensorineural hearing deficit, nausea, and vomiting. What issue should the nurse identify as a priority for this patient?
A. Ensuring adequate nutritional intake
B. Difficulty sleeping
C. Anticipating future attacks
D. Problems with interpersonal relationships
Answer: C
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A 15-year-old boy was previously active in a band and saved money to buy a special guitar. What would a nurse assess as an early sign of depression in this boy?
a. He gives up the band to spend time with his girlfriend. b. He spends all of his time at the library studying to qualify for the honor society. c. He gives his guitar away and spends his time listening to music in his room. d. He withdraws all of his money out of the bank to buy an expensive leather jacket.
Stimulation of the parasympathetic nervous system produces which of the following effects on the gastrointestinal system?
a. Decreased peristalsis b. Increased secretion of watery saliva c. Decreased colonic activity d. Increased release of gastrointestinal hormones
An older patient asks the nurse about taking Echinacea to prevent colds. What response by the nurse is best?
a. "That's fine; it's a very common herb." b. "Older people should not use herbs." c. "This herb may not be well produced." d. "Echinacea has a deleterious effect on immunity."
A group of students are working on a presentation for a local health fair about safety for children. When developing this presentation, the students would address what cause as the most common in pediatric injury?
A) Sports B) Firearm use C) Falls D) Automobile accidents