A 9-year-old client is diagnosed with attention deficit–hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) at
the healthcare facility. When caring for this client, the nurse should be aware of which
feature?
A) Difficulty finishing tasks
B) Hypoactive behavior
C) Difficulty talking
D) Poor attention span
D
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a. Drowsiness b. Weight gain c. Difficulty breathing d. Excessive urination
What nursing implication regarding The Aging American Population Changes the Nature of Society Scenario discusses the change in society's values regarding life and the elderly when looking at a possible future?
A) Elderly have no value; focus more on pediatrics B) Disparities in coverage for elderly due to cessation of social security C) New obligation of the elderly to die D) Legalization of euthanasia and assisted suicide
Which intervention will the nurse include in the plan of care for a patient who has cardiogenic shock?
a. Check temperature every 2 hours. b. Monitor breath sounds frequently. c. Maintain patient in supine position. d. Assess skin for flushing and itching.
A nurse caring for infected clients in a local healthcare facility is expected to follow
stringent precautions. Which guideline is included in the two-tier precautions for infection control? A) Transmission-Based Precautions B) Allergy-based precautions C) Contraindication-based precautions D) Complication-based precautions