The nurse in the assisted living facility notices a resident seems to be restless most nights and is noticed sitting in the lounge area reading. When questioned, the client reports suffering from insomnia
The resident tells the nurse this is "not a big deal." Based upon your knowledge, which of the following statements best expresses the nurse's primary concern?
A) The nurse is concerned about the liability created by a resident who is unsupervised in the lounge areas.
B) The nurse recognizes that insomnia is linked to cardiac dysfunction if it is not managed.
C) The nurse is aware that the client's ability to adequately function during the day may be hindered by these episodes.
D) The nurse is concerned that the client is demonstrating significant underlying problems.
C
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a. G2, T2, L3 b. G4, T3, A1, L1 c. G3, T3, A2, L1 d. G3, T1, A1, L2
Which of the following statements is true?
A) The results of statistical testing have direct meaning. B) Evaluating the credibility of a study typically involves a careful assessment of methodologic decisions. C) Support of a researcher's hypothesis through statistical testing offers proof of its veracity. D) A correlation between two variables indicates that the independent variable caused the dependent variable.
The nurse notes that the patient's arterial blood gas levels indicate hypoxemia. The patient is not intubated and has a respiratory rate of 22 breaths/min. The nurse's first intervention to relieve hypoxemia is to:
a. call the physician for an emergency intubation procedure. b. obtain an order for bilevel positive airway pressure (BiPAP). c. notify the provider of values and obtain order for oxygen. d. suction secretions from the oropharynx.
The nurse is performing stroke risk screenings at a hospital open house. Identification of high-risk individuals is the goal of the screenings. The nurse has identified four patients who might be at risk for a stroke
Which patient is likely at highest risk for a stroke? A) White woman, age 60 with history of excessive alcohol intake B) White man, age 60 with history of uncontrolled hypertension C) Black man, age 60, with history of diabetes D) Black man, age 50 with history of smoking