The family members of a patient on the psychiatric unit ask to speak with the nurse. They report that the patient has visual hallucinations and want to understand the cause
What would be the most appropriate response from the nurse about common causes?
A) Multiple sclerosis, alcohol withdrawal, and medication side effects
B) Medication side effects, alcohol withdrawal, and Parkinson's disease
C) Parkinson's disease, medication side effects, and amphetamine withdrawal
D) Narcotic withdrawal, multiple sclerosis, and head injury
B
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A) A patient who has undergone a mastectomy for the treatment of breast cancer B) A patient with acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) who has been diagnosed with Kaposi's sarcoma C) A patient who developed acute renal failure secondary to rhabdomyolysis D) A patient whose acute myelogenous leukemia necessitated a bone marrow transplant
A nurse who has practiced in the hospital setting for several years will now transition to a new role in the community. How does a physical assessment in the community vary in technique from physical assessment in the hospital?
A) A physical assessment in the community consists of largely the same techniques as are used in the hospital. B) A physical assessment made in the community does not require the privacy that a physical assessment made in the hospital setting requires. C) A physical assessment made in the community requires that the patient be made more comfortable than would be necessary in the hospital setting. D) A physical assessment made in the community varies in technique from that conducted in the hospital setting by being less structured.
The nurse is aware that the newly admitted patient who overdosed on lorazepam (Ativan) will show signs of withdrawal in _____ hours
a. 8 b. 24 c. 36 d. 72
A competent terminally ill client has completed a living will that expresses the desire to avoid resuscitation and heroic life support measures. The family members are not supportive of this directive
Which of the following actions by the nursing staff is most appropriate when family members share with staff that they are not supportive of the client's decision? 1. Facilitate a discussion regarding the directives between the client and family. 2. Contact the social services department to revisit the issue with the client. 3. Clarify the legality of the document with the hospital attorney. 4. Explain to the family that the conflict with the client's wishes could invalidate the document.