When taking the admission history of a client with bipolar disorder, which information would be most significant to determine circadian rhythm dysfunction?
1. Negative thought patterns
2. Sleep and appetite patterns
3. Psychiatric diagnosis
4. Personality patterns
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Rationale: Sleep and appetite patterns are part of the physiologic circadian rhythms and a pattern disruption may explain many mood disorder symptoms. A psychiatric diagnosis, personality patterns, and negative thought patterns are incorrect because they are not physiologic.
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A) Assess for and facilitate treatment of life-threatening injuries. B) Assess radiological measurements with a Geiger counter. C) Remove clothing and shower patient as soon as possible. D) Assist in removing penetrating radioactive materials.
A client with an elevated body temperature and excessive sweating is prescribed intake and output measurements. What should the nurse include when making these measurements? (Select all that apply.)
a. Sensible water loss b. Insensible water loss c. Indeterminate water loss d. Indiscriminate water loss e. Uncompensated water loss
Check the label to determine how long the reconstituted medication may be stored and discard any
medication left after this time period has passed. Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Deep breathing, guided imagery, and progressive relation techniques are frequently used to assist clients to relax or to reduce stress. These techniques are considered to be which category of complementary and alternative therapies?
A) Movement therapies B) Manipulative and body-based practices C) Mind–body practices D) Energy therapies