The nursing assistant uses her senses to make observations
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
True
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A client who is a university student states that before taking an examination he feels a heightened
sense of awareness and a sense of restlessness. The nurse can correctly assess the client's situation as a. possible hypoglycemia. b. possible hyperthyroidism. c. mild depression. d. mild anxiety.
A patient has been taking fluoxetine [Prozac] for 2 years and reports feeling cured of depression. The nurse learns that the patient is sleeping well, participates in usual activities, and feels upbeat and energetic most of the time
The patient's weight has returned to normal. The patient reports last having symptoms of depression at least 9 months ago. What will the nurse tell this patient? a. Indefinite drug therapy is necessary to maintain remission. b. Discuss gradual withdrawal of the medi-cation with the provider. c. Stop the drug while remaining alert for the return of symptoms. d. Take a drug holiday to see whether symptoms recur.
In assessing baseline color of skin, the abdomen can be expected to be:
A. Least pigmented. B. Most pigmented. C. Unreliable for examination. D. Unrelated to other areas.
Pathological development of ascites includes the following factors except:
a. veins outside portal circulation dilate, leading to fluid leaking out of the vascular system into the abdominal cavity. b. activation of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone mechanism that leads to additional pooling of fluid. c. hyperalbuminemia. d. portal hypertension.