The nursing instructor is discussing with students different types of health histories. A student asks when it would be appropriate to take a comprehensive health history. What would be the instructor's best answer? (Select all that apply.)
A) During a hospital admission
B) At a clinic visit for a fall
C) In the emergency department after a car accident
D) During an annual physical examination
E) At a screening for sports participation
A, D, E
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A mother has brought her 3-year-old child in to the clinic over concern about the child's lack of development in the last 3 months. Which information is the most appropriate for the nurse to provide to this mother?
A. Children should continue their growth and development uninterrupted. B. Periods of growth and development are often followed by periods of rest. C. There is no need for concern unless no changes are seen for 1 year. D. A 3-year-old often does not exhibit changes in growth and development.
A patient's vital signs are significantly lower than normal while sleeping. The nurse understands this to be a normal finding when the patient is in what stage of the sleep cycle?
a. 1 b. 2 c. 3 d. 4
Which client should the nurse anticipate to be most receptive to psychiatric treatment?
1. A Jewish, female social worker. 2. A Baptist, homeless male. 3. A Catholic, black male. 4. A Protestant, Swedish business executive.
An older patient is prescribed a thiazide diuretic as treatment for mild right heart failure. Which herbal supplements should the nurse instruct the patient to avoid while taking this medication? (Select all that apply.)
A) Green tea B) Kava-kava C) White willow D) Cascara sagrada E) Aloe barbadensis