Which medication classification would the nurse expect to administer in the treatment plan for a child diagnosed with a pervasive developmental disorder?
A) Antipsychotic
B) CNS stimulant
C) Antidepressant
D) Antimanic
C
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After recently being admitted to the emergency department with signs and symptoms of hyperglycemia, a 33-year-old man was subsequently diagnosed with diabetes
The patient's blood sugars have been stabilized, and the man has begun diabetes education with a nurse educator. When working with this patient, the nurse educator should first: A) Teach the patient about the essential concepts of nutrition B) Explain the various insulin delivery devices to the patient C) Ask the patient what questions he currently has about diabetes D) Ascertain the patient's readiness and willingness to learn
What effect does the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) have on nurses in the workplace?
a. A newly injured employee is not allowed back to work until completely recovered. b. A newly injured employee's responsibilities are changed to accommodate the disability. c. Wheelchair access is provided to all buildings d. Special accommodations are made for non–English-speaking employees.
A 6-year-old boy with Varicella-zoster (chickenpox) and a visible rash is being admitted to the hospital for treatment of dehydration. Which of the following isolation precautions needs to be taken?
1. Contact 2. Airborne 3. Contact and droplet 4. Contact and airborne
A client was admitted just prior to the shift change. The admitting nurse reported most of the information to oncoming staff, but did not have all of the client's past records
The second nurse is completing the assessment and database and continues to question the client about much of the same information as the previous nurse. The client says, "Why don't you people talk to each other and quit asking the same things over and over?" The best response of the nurse is: 1. "In order to make sure all of your information is complete, I need to ask these questions." 2. "You're right. Let me know if there's anything you need right now." 3. "I'll be done shortly, just give me a few more minutes." 4. "You shouldn't be upset. We're only doing our jobs."