The nurse is caring for Mr. Smith, a client diagnosed with delirium who has been brought for treatment by his son. While taking the client's history, the nurse should ask the client's son:
A) "Has your father taken any medications recently?"
B) "Are you aware of your father falling or injuring his head in any way?"
C) "Has your father suffered a recent stroke?"
D) "Has your father experienced any major losses recently?"
A
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Over time, the rules on the unit dictate that mistakes are hidden and that areas of concern related to the functioning of the unit are discussed in tub rooms and are never openly discussed during periodic meetings. New staff members are quickly made to realize that silence is expected. The situation described is an example of: a. Ethnicity. b. Work environment. c. Work culture. d. Marginalization.
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a. Scrub the entire body with soap and water; towel dry; apply Kwell; 8-12 hours later, remove Kwell with a complete bath. b. Apply Kwell; 8 hours later, scrub with soap and water. c. Scrub with soap and water. apply a thin layer of Kwell; after 30 minutes remove Kwell with a complete bath. d. Apply Kwell to affected areas t.i.d. for three days.
The nurse in the postanesthesia recovery room documents a client's vital signs and current status and then covers the clipboard with a blank sheet of paper. The nurse's actions are to support which of the following?
1. HIPAA laws 2. Postsurgical care expectations 3. The surgeon's expectations 4. The anesthesiologist's expectations
Which type of therapy has yielded positive results for psychological functioning and is considered one of the safest treatment modalities?
a. Mind-body medicine b. Chiropractic treatment c. Dietary supplements d. Herbal therapy