Select the category of drugs that act by decreasing axonal conduction
a. Antihypertensives
b. Antipsychotics
c. Local anesthetics
d. Antidepressants
c
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A) Depression B) Heart disease C) Hopelessness D) Kidney stones E) Spiritual distress
A nurse has just finished a presentation to peers regarding barriers to excellent end-of-life care. Which statement by a peer would indicate the need for further education by the nurse?
A) "In general, healthcare professionals have difficulty in being honest with clients when discussing a poor prognosis." B) "Most clients have good pain control when they die." C) "When a client is dying, there can be disagreements about the goal of care." D) "Referrals to hospice or palliative care often aren't made."
A woman has just entered the second stage of labor. The nurse would focus care on which of the following?
A) Encouraging the woman to push when she has a strong desire to do so B) Alleviating perineal discomfort with the application of ice packs C) Palpating the woman's fundus for position and firmness D) Completing the identification process of the newborn with the mother
What is a common reason that an older adult may deny that he has fallen?
a. Fear that he will fall again b. Fear of being hospitalized for treatment c. Afraid of being seen as frail and dependent d. Fear of being considered clumsy