A person does not use bed rails. You need to make an occupied bed. For the person's safety, you should:
a. Raise the bed rails
b. Keep the bed in low position
c. Ask a co-worker to help you
d. Make an open bed instead
C
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The LPN/LVN is assisting with the data collection of a patient recently admitted to the mental health unit. During the interview, the patient makes a statement that concerns the nurse
Which of the following statements would be most likely to prompt immediate attention? A. "When I get out of here I am going to overdose on my mother's medication." B. "When I get discharged, I am thinking I might try suicide again." C. "I don't feel any better since I got here." D. "If I get the chance, I just might run away."
A patient is receiving levodopa (L-dopa) as part of treatment for Parkinson's disease. Consider the following symptoms and select the one that, if diminished, will indicate that the drug is hav-ing a primary therapeutic effect
a. Tremor and rigidity b. Double vision c. Incidence of falls d. Salivation
Disagreement and distress among physicians, nurse practitioners, and critical care nurses can lead to
a. emotional distress only. b. ethical distress only. c. emotional and ethical distress. d. pessimistic opinions of care.
A 30-year-old client arrives at the healthcare facility with complaints of losing weight despite eating voraciously. She feels unusually hot. Her menstruation has also ceased. The physician has advised a radioactive iodine uptake test
Which of the following information should be provided to the client before performing a radioactive iodine uptake test? A) Inform the client about the side effects of radiation. B) Encourage reduction of the amount of iodized salt in food. C) Instruct the client to take the test after a regular breakfast. D) Ask the client to avoid eating ocean shellfish 1 week before the test.