A delusion represents a problem in which of the following areas?
A) Memory
B) Motivation
C) Orientation
D) Thinking
D
Feedback: A delusion is a fixed false idea or thought.
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Which of the following nursing interventions is most important in order to minimize nausea and vertigo during the procedure? A) Maintain the irrigation fluid at 98° Fahrenheit. B) Instill no more than 30 mL of fluid each time the syringe is inserted into the ear canal. C) Follow the procedure with insertion of a cerumen curette to extract missed ear wax. D) Aim the stream of irrigation fluid directly at the impacted cerumen.
Which interventions would the nurse plan to address the nursing diagnosis Risk for Impaired Skin Integrity for a patient with hypothyroidism? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected
Select all that apply. 1. Wash daily with antibacterial soap. 2. Apply emollient skin lotion liberally at least twice daily. 3. Use astringent wipes to reduce itching. 4. Assess the need for an alternating air mattress daily. 5. Clean areas between skin folds with alcohol to prevent a yeast infection.
A nurse notes a 2-mm open shallow ulcer with a red wound bed on the great toe where shoe touched the skin. Which of the following should the nurse document?
A) 2-mm stage II pressure ulcer B) Stage III pressure ulcer on great toe C) 2-mm skin tear with red wound bed D) Red ulcer on the great toe 2 mm in size
Emilio Hernandez was recently prescribed azithromycin for bronchitis. His physician, Dr. Smith, directed Emilio to take the antibiotic for five days. After just three days, Emilio noticed considerable improvement in his breathing, and decided to stop taking the antibiotic. Emilio thought it best to save the medication in the event he became ill with bronchitis in the future.Respiratory infections, including upper respiratory infections, influenza-like infections, pneumonia, and bronchitis, account for more than ______of all infections.
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word.