A patient experiencing menopause is concerned about the inability to sleep through the night. For which potential health problem should the nurse assess this patient?
A. Heart disease
B. Obstructive sleep apnea
C. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
D. Osteoporosis
Answer: B
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A 15-year-old boy with a complex psychosocial history is being treated for inhalant abuse. When providing health education to this boy, the nurse should cite which of the following risks associated with inhalant abuse?
A) Hyperactivity B) Psychological dependence C) Physiological dependence D) Organ damage
A 60-year-old man with diabetes has a below-knee amputation and asks, "Why does it still feel like my leg is attached and in pain?"
The nurse explains that our minds gather information and develop patterns called a neurosignature, all the parts of our bodies become a part of the pattern, and it takes time for the pattern to adapt to change or loss. This pattern is a part of the: A) Personal pattern analysis B) Past experience C) Anxiety control measures D) Extended gate control theory
During a health history a patient states he is Asian American. What should the nurse realize this patient is describing?
1. Race. 2. Culture. 3. Ethnicity. 4. Nationality.
Which drug of choice should the nurse anticipate administering to a patient with severe new onset pain due to trigeminal neuralgia?
A) Gabapentin B) Carbamazepine C) Baclofen D) Phenytoin