A client has had a major stroke, and she is struggling to adjust to living with the consequent changes and permanent disabilities because of problems related to speech and mobility
The nurse is making a home visit and assesses the client closely based on the understanding that the client is at increased risk for which of the following?
A) Bipolar I disorder
B) Major depressive disorder
C) Generalized anxiety disorder
D) Posttraumatic stress disorder
B
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MC Ventilations are administered at the rate of per minute for children under 1 year of age
A. 8 -10 B. 12 - 20 C. 15 - 24 D. 20 - 30
An 80-year-old client has been transferred from the neurological unit to a rehabilitative unit during her recovery from a stroke. The client's nursing care plan includes Risk for Disuse syndrome
What intervention should be performed to address this risk? A) Use a pressure-reducing device on the client's bed. B) Encourage the client to limit mobility in order to conserve energy. C) Provide the client with a low-fat, high-protein diet. D) Teach the client to limit fluid intake to reduce edema.
A client gave birth 10 days ago. Which of the following would the nurse expect to find if the client has a genital tract infection?
A) Hypotension, chills B) Cyanosis, oliguria C) Hypovolemic shock D) Lochia rubra, excessive clots
A terminal patient with a fulminating leg wound needs surgery, yet there is no guarantee the patient will survive the procedure. The nurse realizes that which of the following actions would support the ethical principle of beneficence?
1. Do not conduct the surgery and determine other treatment approaches. 2. Conduct the surgery. 3. Explain that the surgery is needed and every effort will be done to keep the patient alive. 4. Tell the patient that offering surgery was an error and that treatment will be done with medications and therapy.