Which of the following would NOT be considered a physiological risk factor?
A. Age
B. Environment
C. Pregnancy
D. Obesity
B
The environment is NOT a risk factor; the other options are physiological risk factors.
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The nurse is preparing to reposition the patient in bed. What is the first step in this process?
a. Position the patient's arms across his/her chest. b. Lower the side rails. c. Grasp the draw sheet. d. Raise the bed to a working height.
A depressed client who is taking a tricyclic antidepressant tells the nurse "I don't think I can keep
taking these pills. They make me very dizzy, especially when I stand up.". The nurse should a. explain how to mange hypotension and reassure that side effects go away after several weeks. b. tell the client that the side effects are a minor inconvenience compared with feelings of depression. c. withhold the drug and have the physician examine the client. d. perform a mental status examination on the client.
Which of these is a secondary sexual characteristic?
a. Female breast development b. Production of sperm c. Maturation of ova d. Secretion of gonadotropin-releasing hormone
During assessment, the client says that it has been "a long time" since she has thought very much about religion. The nurse caring for this client has a strong belief in God and the healing power of prayer
What action should be taken by the nurse? A) Refer the client for spiritual counseling. B) Mention the nurse's belief and offer to pray with the client for forgiveness. C) Ask the client if there are any spiritual needs with which the staff can assist. D) Tell the client that the nurse will pray for her often.