An individual who possesses an inappropriate degree of inattention, impulsiveness, and hyperactivity would be diagnosed as having which condition?
A. learning disability
B. attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
C. mania
D. dysthymia
Answer: B
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Which action by the nurse is appropriate prior to percussing the client's abdomen? A) Moistening the abdominal hair B) Documenting that the client has hirsutism C) Cutting the client's hair over the entire abdomen D) Discontinuing the use of percussion, palpate the abdomen only.
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1. Warning them about the questionable quality of health information online 2. Identifying easily used "apps" that patients can use to manage their medications 3. Teaching them how to identify high-quality Web sites and "red flags" signaling inaccurate content 4. All of the above
A 27-year-old man who has testicular cancer is being admitted for a unilateral orchiectomy. The patient does not talk to his wife and speaks to the nurse only to answer the admission questions. Which action is best for the nurse to take?
a. Teach the patient and the wife that impotence is unlikely after unilateral orchiectomy. b. Ask the patient if he has any questions or concerns about the diagnosis and treatment. c. Document the patient's lack of communication on the chart and continue preoperative care. d. Inform the patient's wife that concerns about sexual function are common with this diagnosis.
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