A heart murmur may be the first abnormal sign detected in any type of cardiomyopathy
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
True
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A nursing student, having no knowledge of alternative treatments, states, "Aren't these therapies ‘bogus' and, like a fad, will eventually fade away?" Which is an accurate nursing response?
1. "Like nursing, complementary therapies take a holistic approach to healing." 2. "The American Nurses Association is researching the effectiveness of these therapies." 3. "It is important to remain nonjudgmental about these therapies." 4. "Alternative therapy concepts are rooted in psychoanalysis."
The nurse caring for a client in the chronic phase of a neurologic deficit knows that nursing management focus on what?
A) Working with team members to plan a rehabilitation program B) Retraining the client's bowel and bladder C) Supporting the client during recovery D) Preventing physical and psychological complications
A patient with Guillain-Barré syndrome asks if recovery is possible. What should the nurse respond to this patient?
1. "Recovery will be slow, but your chance of getting better is good." 2. "Only time and prayer will tell." 3. "Do not worry about that right now." 4. "Recovery is not likely."
A patient prescribed metoclopramide (Reglan) for 15 months develops these finding
s: uncontrolled rhythmic movement of the face, lip smacking, uncontrolled chewing, and rapid or wormlike movements of the tongue. What is your best action? a. Transfer the patient to a critical care bed immediately. b. Document the findings and contact the prescriber. c. Ask if the patient has any drug, pet or food allergies. d. Place the patient on bed rest and keep him or her NPO.