A patient diagnosed with restless leg syndrome (RLS) asks for an explanation for the disorder. In which way should the nurse respond?
1. "It is an anxiety disorder."
2. "It is a physical disorder."
3. "It is a neurological disorder."
4. "It is an obsessive-compulsive disorder."
3. "It is a neurological disorder."
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The nurse is caring for a 2-year-old girl who is wheezing and has difficulty breathing. Which action would provide the most useful information?
A) Inquiring about child safety in the home B) Asking about the birth status of the child C) Discussing the child's diet with the parents D) Asking the parents if they smoke in the home
A nurse is assessing a teenage client and suspects that the client has been sexually abused. Which question will prompt a response that will aid the nurse in making an accurate assessment?
1. "Has anyone touched you in a way that made you feel uneasy or uncomfortable?" 2. "How is your relationship with your parents and older siblings?" 3. "Do you have any bruises anywhere on your body?" 4. "Do you like to dress in provocative outfits?"
At the end of a scheduled work shift, the nurse asks each of her patients if there was anything that she could have been done to make their day more comfortable. The nurse is most likely practicing which of the following?
1. Quality improvement 2. Self-assessment 3. Departmental assessment 4. Continuous quality improvement study
In the past, when doctors and nurses cared for a pregnant woman, they considered the patient as:
a. two distinctly separate people b. one patient c. mother and fetus d. a maternal partnership