Which assessment findings would the nurse interpret as being possible signs of sensory overload in a hospitalized client? Select all that apply
1. Sleeplessness
2. Anxiety
3. Apathy
4. Racing thoughts
5. Somatic complaints
1; 2; 4
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Which aspects of adult mental health care systems did the National Alliance on Mental Illness survey focus on? (Select all that apply.)
a. Availability of care b. Access to care c. Regulation of medications d. Increased funding
The population health nurse is concerned that a client is at risk for developing a mental health disorder. Which psychological risk factors did the nurse assess to make this clinical determination? (Select all that apply.)
1. Ninth grade education. 2. Short-tempered with staff. 3. Critical of health care workers. 4. Recently lost both parents to death. 5. Employed as a food service worker.
The medication order reads,
"Give ondansetron (Zofran) 4 mg, 30 minutes before beginning chemotherapy to prevent nausea." The nurse notes that the route is missing from the order. What is the nurse's best action? a. Give the medication intravenously because the patient might vomit. b. Give the medication orally because the tablets are available in 4-mg doses. c. Contact the prescriber to clarify the route of the medication ordered. d. Hold the medication until the prescriber returns to make rounds.
A patient is beginning the acute phase of burn treatment. What priorities for care should the nurse anticipate for this patient?
Select all that apply. 1. wound care 2. nutritional therapy 3. infection control 4. graft procedures 5. home maintenance management