The nurse reviews the importance of seeking medical treatment with a patient at risk for an MI. Which patient statement indicates that teaching has been effective?
a. "Angina is prevented."
b. "Risk factors are decreased."
c. "Less heart muscle is damaged."
d. "Coronary artery disease is cured."
ANS: C
Less heart muscle is damaged with prompt treatment, as time is muscle. A. B. D. Seeking proper treatment for an MI is not done to prevent angina, decrease risk factors or cure coronary artery disease.
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a. avoid substances that cause sleepiness b. short daytime naps c. sleeping alone d. avoid activities that cause sleepiness e. exercise prior to bedtime f. stimulant medications may be prescribed
The nurse instructs the parents of a child with Guillain-Barré syndrome on care that will be needed once the child is discharged home. Which statement made by the parents indicates that teaching has been effective?
A) "We need to be sure to change our child's body position at least twice a day.". B) "Our child might experience weakness even after recovering from the illness.". C) "It will take about 10 days for our child to be back normal and return to school.". D) "This disease affects the heart and lungs, so our child will have limited ability going forward.".
Touching is often culture related. Nurses must touch clients to perform treatments; however, they need to remain aware that taboos are also involved. The nurse touches a child on the head to examine the head for a possible lice infestation
The mother is very upset by the nursing action. Which culture believes that touching a child on the head is a sign of disrespect and is believed to cause illness? A) Europeans B) Asian C) Hispanic D) Mediterranean
Which step in the administration of medications often leads to overmedication of the patient?