Which problems are the two most common side effects of drugs for insomnia?
a. Increased bleeding and reduced sense of taste
b. Inability to fall asleep and stay asleep
c. Dry mouth and drowsiness
d. Hiccoughs and diarrhea
ANS: C
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On which community members should the nurse focus to help improve these indicators? (Select all that apply.) 1. Persons being treated for cancer. 2. Families with members identified with obesity. 3. Individuals who have had myocardial infarctions and strokes. 4. Individuals who continue to smoke after being advised to stop. 5. Individuals with arthritis who have received joint replacements.
The professional development courses are offered on every shift so all nurses will have an opportunity to participate. Which is the role of the staff nurse during these courses?
A) Identifying strengths and areas of improvement B) Offering support to one another C) Providing peer feedback D) The ability to trade shifts with one another
The hospitalized client's healthcare provider writes an order for the client to receive 1000 milliliters of normal saline over 7 hours. How many milliliters per hour should the nurse set the IV pump for?
Round the answer to the nearest whole number. _____ milliliters per hour.
A patient is diagnosed with septic shock. What action by the healthcare professional will address the main underlying pathophysiologic mechanism of this disorder?
a. Administer antibiotics as soon as possible. b. Provide high volumes of isotonic fluid. c. Place patient on an intra-aortic balloon pump. d. Give the patient antihistamines and steroids.