A client, pregnant for the first time and in the first trimester says, "I don't know how much longer I can stand this nausea and feeling so tired." Which of the following learning needs should the nurse address first?
a. Need for daily vitamins
b. Infant care
c. Labor and delivery
d. Methods to cope with nausea
ANS: D
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An adolescent diabetic is admitted to the emergency department for treatment of hyperglycemia and pneumonia. What are characteristics of diabetic hyperglycemia?
a. Cold, clammy skin and lethargy b. Hunger and hypertension c. Thirst, being flushed, and fruity breath d. Disorientation and pallor
To assess for the presence of asterixis, what should the client be instructed to do?
A. "Extend both arms in front of you with your feet together and close your eyes while standing." B. "Extend your arms at your sides, and hold this position for 30 seconds." C. "Extend your arm, flex your wrist upward, and extend your fingers." D. "Extend your arms in front of you with your palms upward."
When assessing a patient who complains of a tremor, the nurse practitioner must differentiate essential tremor from the tremor of Parkinson's disease. Which of the following findings are consistent with essential tremor?
A. The handwriting is not affected by the tremor B. The tremor occurs with purposeful movements C. The tremor occurs at rest D. The tremor gets worse with alcohol ingestion
A nurse is assigned to care for a client in the coronary care unit of a healthcare facility
What essential skills should the nurse possess to provide efficient care to clients in coronary care units (CCU)? A) Ability to provide psychosocial support and rehabilitative (REHAB) services B) Ability to provide cardiac care to clients with heart disorders C) Ability to care for clients undergoing observation before hospitalization D) Ability to prepare meals, keeping in mind the client's cardiac disorder