The nurse teaching a client with narcolepsy should include the
a. importance of avoiding caffeine.
b. need to increase exercise.
c. proper way to use continuous positive-airway pressure (CPAP).
d. recommendation to take regular naps.
D
In counseling the client who experiences narcolepsy, the nurse should emphasize good sleep hy-giene, stress the importance of maintaining a regular schedule with adequate nocturnal sleep, and recommend regular naps at the times that the client is prone to increased sleepiness.
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A. Acupuncture B. Biofeedback C. Hypnosis D. Progressive muscle relaxation
A female patient is admitted with a painful swelling in the perineal body. Where would the nurse look to assess this lesion?
1. Between the anus and the fourchette 2. Just lateral to the urethral meatus 3. Just anterior to the clitoris 4. Just anterior to the opening to the vagina
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The nurse is preparing to perform a rapid assessment. Which initial action should the nurse take?
A. Perform hand hygiene B. Identify yourself and explain that you will be providing care for a given time period. C. Note isolation precautions, latex allergies, or fall precautions. D. Enter the room.