A client discusses with the nurse her fears of having sleep apnea. Which of the following statements made by the client is suggestive of sleep apnea?
A) "My legs jump and feel tingly off and on during the night."
B) "I wake up and feel as if I have been choking."
C) "I have a great deal of difficulty falling asleep every night."
D) "I have to sleep on at least three pillows every night."
B
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The nurse instructs a class of older adult women about Kegel exercises. In which of the following urinary conditions would Kegel exercises be ineffective?
A) Stress incontinence B) Urge incontinence C) Urinary frequency D) Urinary retention
The nursing staff has attempted to screen the entire African-American population in the community for diabetes. Which of the following would provide immediate verification of the success of the nursing staff's efforts?
a. An epidemic of diabetes will be recognized. b. The incidence of diabetes will increase in the community. c. The prevalence of diabetes will decrease in the community. d. The risk for diabetes in the community will increase.
Which principle best describes what the nurse is expected to understand when administering medication to a client?
1. The pharmacotherapeutics for all of the medications 2. The most common side effects of the drug's prototype 3. The trade and generic names for all of the medications 4. The cost of the drug therapy
A parent of a 12-year-old child states to the nurse, "My 12-year-old watches TV constantly while at home—is this OK?" The nurse should recommend to the parent that television viewing should be limited to _____ hours a day?
(Record your answer in a whole number.) What will be an ideal response?