Pharmacological interventions for dyspnea include all of the following except
A. Antitussives
B. Inhaled anesthetics
C. Sedatives
D. Anxiolytics
C
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A client with type 2 diabetes asks the nurse why he can't have a pancreatic transplant. Which of the following would the nurse include as a possible reason?
A) Increased risk for urologic complications B) Need for exocrine enzymatic drainage C) Underlying problem of insulin resistance D) Need for lifelong immunosuppressive therapy
The nurse is developing a plan of care for a patient with Guillain-Barré syndrome. Which of the following interventions should the nurse prioritize for this patient?
A) Using the incentive spirometer as prescribed B) Maintaining the patient on bed rest C) Providing aids to compensate for loss of vision D) Assessing frequently for loss of cognitive function
Nursing attitudes that enable patient empowerment include all of the following except:
a. viewing nurse as partner, facilitator, resource for patients. b. directing patients to decisions that support good health outcomes. c. maintaining mutual trust and respect regardless of decisions. d. being aware of personal values and beliefs related to power.
Which statements from a survivor indicate that the individual has a good understanding on how to manage flashbacks? Select all that apply
A) "I name one thing I can see in the room, one thing I can hear, one thing I can sense in my body." B) "I try to imagine a safety 'container'." C) "I try to imagine a safe place." D) "I breathe fast to get rid of negative, intrusive thoughts." E) "I try to relive the incident to feel stronger."