When a nurse notes that the client appears to be sleeping, is demonstrating irregular respirations, and is showing eye movement, the nurse identifies the stage of sleep the client is experiencing as
A) Transitional
B) Rapid eye movement (REM)
C) Light sleep
D) Slow wave
Ans: B
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The nurse prepares to assess a client recovering from metabolic surgery. For which reason should this client's bone mineral density be closely monitored?
a. Low levels of vitamin B12 cause bones to lose density b. Clients are advised to avoid milk and milk products after surgery c. Vitamin D is only absorbed in the stomach, not in the lower jejunum d. Metabolic bone disease is more likely in clients who lose weight rapidly
The nurse is assessing patients diagnosed with chronic disease processes for the probability of hospitalization because of the exacerbation of related symptoms. The nurse recognizes that the patient with the highest probability is a(n)
a. 72-year-old male with congestive heart failure (CHF). b. 82-year-old male with type 2 diabetes. c. 72-year-old female with chronic bronchi-tis. d. 82-year-old female with osteoporosis.
Verbal or telephone orders should be read back to the physician to verify it is written correctly
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
According to the American Nurses Association, who determines the scope of nursing practice?
A) nurses B) lawyers C) physicians D) consumers