A nurse enters a client's room and asks about his level of pain. The client, grimacing, says "It's fine." With which of the factors of communication is the client struggling?
A)
Environment
B)
Territoriality
C)
Attitude
D)
Congruence
D
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The nurse realizes that this patient is prone to developing which of the following disorders? 1. hypercalcemia 2. hyponatremia 3. hypernatremia 4. hypocalcemia
During the "fight or flight" response, the body mobilizes stores of:
1. Fat to produce fuel. 2. Glucose to provide amino acids. 3. Muscle tissue to provide essential vitamins and minerals. 4. Protein to provide reactant proteins.
The nurse is caring for a patient who has been experiencing stroke symptoms for 60 minutes. Which action can the nurse delegate to a licensed practical/vocational nurse (LPN/LVN)?
a. Assess the patient's gag and cough reflexes. b. Determine when the stroke symptoms began. c. Administer the prescribed short-acting insulin. d. Infuse the prescribed IV metoprolol (Lopressor).
The nurse is performing a premedication assessment. For which patient would laxative use be contraindicated?
a. Patient with quadriplegia b. Patient with appendicitis c. Geriatric patient d. Patient with fractured femur