A nurse notices that the respiratory therapist assigned to his unit frequently forgets to raise the bed rails after completing treatments. The nurse's best action is to
a. ask other nurses whether they have noticed the same problem.
b. discuss the problem with the therapist.
c. report the problem to the nurse in charge.
d. report the problem to the director of respiratory therapy.
ANS: B
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After 2 weeks on the unit, the patient suddenly becomes more talkative, sleeps only 2 hours a night, and acts seductively with the male patients. What is the most likely explanation for this change? A. The antidepressants are effective. B. The patient was diagnosed incorrectly. C. She is having a manic episode as part of her illness. D. She is recovering from her depression.
When developing a care plan for a mentally ill patient, what should the nurse assess first?
a. Coping strategies b. Emotional status c. Medications taken d. Nutritional status
The nurse describes the return of the postpartum patient's uterus to a pregravid state as ________________
ANS:
The human gestational period is approximately _______ weeks in length.
a. 33 b. 35 c. 38 d. 44