Jack, age 8, has attention deficit disorder (ADD) and is prescribed methylphenidate (Ritalin). He and his parents should be educated about the side effects of methylphenidate, which are:
1. Slurred speech and insomnia
2. Bradycardia and confusion
3. Dizziness and orthostatic hypotension
4. Insomnia and decreased appetite
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The nurse expresses concern about a female nursing home resident in the team meeting. Which resident information determines the team's priority in planning her care?
a. Experiences several interruptions with sleep b. Has had coronary bypass graft surgery during the last year c. Needs increasing help with personal hy-giene d. Eats insufficient calories to maintain her weight
Which statement best demonstrates that the novice nurse has engaged in the process of self-reflection while preparing to fulfill the professional role of a nurse working on an inpatient psychiatric unit?
1. "I will ask for support from colleagues when I need it." 2. "I took a course in self-defense so I can take care of myself." 3. "I know there is a fine line between the patients and the staff." 4. "I can maintain proper distance by engaging in therapeutic interventions."
The school nurse is presenting a class on female reproductive health. While discussing prevention the nurse teaches what about a Pap smear?
A) The test may be performed at any time during the patient's menstrual cycle. B) The smear should be done every 2 years. C) The test detects cervical cancer. D) False-negative Pap smear results occur mostly from not douching before the examination.
The prenatal clinic nurse is explaining test results to a patient who has had an assessment for fetal well-being. Which statement indicates that the patient understands the test result?
1. "The normal Doppler velocimetry wave result indicates my placenta is getting enough blood to the baby." 2. "The reactive nonstress test means that my baby is not growing because of a lack of oxygen." 3. "Because my contraction stress test was positive, we know that my baby will tolerate labor well." 4. "My biophysical profile score of 6 points to everything being normal and healthy for my baby."