The nurse is taking a sleep history on a client who states that he has difficulty getting to sleep. Which of the following factors might be causing delayed onset of sleep? Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Hyperthyroidism
2. Hypothyroidism
3. Early morning exercise
4. Smoking
5. Demerol
1,4
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A new school nurse was concerned about being accepted, as the previous nurse had been at the school for more than 20 years. Which of the following would be the best approach for the nurse to take?
a. Do the best job possible of revising policies and approaches to reflect current information and trends b. Put all the nurse's credentials (degrees, certifications) in an obvious spot in the health office c. Set up workshops on exercise, nutrition, and weight management and perhaps ongoing blood pressure screenings for school staff d. Spend time with each student, making sure the students all think she is very helpful
Which of the following statements made by a parent indicates a need for the nurse to teach safety and accident prevention?
a. "I make sure I always raise the side of the crib when I put my baby to sleep, even though newborns don't move around as much as older infants." b. "I've been reading about what new things my baby will be learning to do in the next month or two, so I'll know what to expect." c. "I'm going to buy a backpack for my 2-week-old baby so I can carry her in it whenever she gets fussy." d. "I always take the phone off the hook when I give my baby a bath so I won't be disturbed."
The physician has ordered Dilantin (phenytoin sodium) 5 mg/kg/day. The medication is available as Dilantin (phenytoin sodium) 30 mg capsules. The child weighs 18 kg. How many capsules should the nurse administer?
A) 1 B) 2 C) 3 D) 4
A nurse is planning discharge education for a patient who underwent a cervical diskectomy. What strategies would the nurse assess that would aid in planning discharge teaching?
A) Care of the cervical collar B) Technique for performing neck ROM exercises C) Home assessment of ABGs D) Techniques for restoring nerve function