The nurse is concerned that a patient is at risk for suicide. Which information collected during a health history caused the nurse to have this concern? (Select all that apply.)
1. Meets with friends weekly
2. Spouse asked for a divorce
3. Financial issues because of a job loss
4. Signs of interpersonal violence
5. Treatment for a chronic health problem
2. Spouse asked for a divorce
3. Financial issues because of a job loss
4. Signs of interpersonal violence
5. Treatment for a chronic health problem
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A nurse describes the hypothesis of a research study as, "There is a positive relationship between nurses' attitudes toward AIDS patients and the number of AIDS patients they have cared for in practice." This statement is an example of what?
a. Null hypothesis b. Nondirectional hypothesis c. Directional hypothesis d. Causal hypothesis
Before applying mafenide acetate (Sulfamylon) to a client's burns, the nurse should plan to:
A) premedicate client with pain medication. B) check client for allergies to codeine. C) wear protective clothing to avoid staining. D) have client wear a facial mask.
The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with glaucoma. Which types of medications will be prescribed for this client?
Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. Alpha-adrenergic blockers 2. Beta-adrenergic blockers 3. Cholinergic agents 4. Beta-adrenergic agonists 5. Alpha-adrenergic agonists
The pharmacologic agents used to treat DVT may act in which way(s)? (Select all that apply.)
a. Prevent platelet aggregation. b. Prevent the extension of existing clots. c. Inhibit steps in the fibrin clot formation cascade. d. Prolong bleeding time. e. Lower serum triglycerides.