A nurse expresses ambivalence about the use of coenzyme Q10 for the treatment of clients with dementia of the Alzheimer's type (DAT). Her colleague's reply should be based on the knowledge that:
A) Antioxidants are critically important for optimal brain function.
B) Antioxidants can reverse diseases like DAT.
C) Antioxidants are part of a marketing campaign by vitamin companies.
D) Antioxidants can be obtained through a regular diet.
A
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Staff at the hospital have decided to strike in order to try to improve working conditions. Which are some of the ethical issues that a nurse working in the hospital will have to consider when deciding whether or not to honor the picket line? Select all t
A) The need to support coworkers in their efforts to improve working conditions B) The need to ensure that clients receive care and are not abandoned C) The desire to take some time off D) Loyalty to the nurse's employer E) The need for higher pay
The nurse is admitting a patient to the cardiac care unit with complaints of dyspnea on exertion and fatigue. The patient's electrocardiogram (ECG) shows dysrhythmias associated with left ventricular hypertrophy
What diagnostic tool would be the most helpful in diagnosing cardiomyopathy? A) Cardiac catheterization B) Arterial blood gases (ABGs) C) Echocardiogram D) Swan-Ganz analysis
Demerol 75 mg is ordered IVP q 4 to 6 hours PRN for pain. This medication is available in 100 mg/mL . How many mL will the nurse give every 4 to 6 hours PRN?
1. 0.75 mL 2. 75 mL 3. 0.15 mL 4. 0.26 mL
Which factors might potentially affect communication clarity? Select all that apply
1. A 63-year-old nurse discussing work with a 25-year-old 2. Two female staff nurses talking after work 3. An Asian student attending nursing school in the United States 4. A staff nurse discussing changing policies with the manager 5. A nursing supervisor talking with a another supervisor