Which of the following stages of sleep is most like that of being awake?
a. Stage 1 c. Stage 3–4
b. Stage 2 d. Stage 5
D
Stage 5 sleep is considered rapid eye movement sleep. In this stage, the EEG pattern of beta waves resembles that of the awake state. There are rapid conjugate eye movements, and the heart rate and respiratory rate are irregular and often higher than when awake. The muscles are flaccid, leaving the body immobilized.
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A) Discharge the patient home with instructions to follow up with the family doctor if further pain is noted. B) Assess the patient for fractures in spite of the absence of obvious signs or symptoms. C) Refer the patent to physiotherapy for rehabilitation. D) Design an exercise program to increase the patient's stamina to prevent future falls.
A nurse is assessing a pregnant adolescent. Which of the following would indicate that the client may be experiencing a nutritional problem?
A) Hot flashes B) Hypotension C) Sudden weight gain D) Flushing
A teen is seen in clinic for a possible diagnosis of Hodgkin disease. The nurse is aware that which of the following symptoms should make the health-care provider suspect Hodgkin disease?
1. Fever, fatigue, and pain in the joints. 2. Anorexia with weight loss. 3. Enlarged, painless, and movable lymph nodes in the cervical area. 4. Enlarged liver with jaundice.
The most important issue a nurse who wishes to become involved in political action on behalf of
clients and families affected by mental illness could choose is a. the need to do away with utilization review. b. passing a national mental health parity law. c. stopping computerization of medical records. d. the need for accurate mental health information on the Internet.