A patient suffers from bloody diarrhea after eating at a local restaurant. The patient has been infected with a(an)
A) Bacteria
B) Virus
C) Fungi
D) Protozoa
Ans: A
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A middle-aged client tells the nurse that he is tired of so many losses. Which of the following is a loss commonly experienced by individuals in this developmental stage?
a. Immediate gratification of needs b. Friends through moving, job changes, or death c. Financial support when leaving home d. Sensory perceptual ability
The nursing instructor is talking with her class about cast care when one of the students asks what the nurse should do if a patient sticks something inside a cast to scratch whatever itched
What action would the instructor tell the students it would be appropriate for the nurse to take? A) Allow the patient to continue to scratch inside the cast with a pencil. B) Give the patient a sterile metal object to use for scratching instead of the pencil. C) Encourage the patient to avoid scratching, and obtain an order for diphenhydramine (Benadryl) if severe itching persists. D) Obtain an order for a sedative, such as diazepam (Valium), to prevent the patient from scratching.
A medication should be withheld when
1. the physician omits the trade name in the order. 2. there has been a change in the patient's condition. 3. the medication improves the patient's symptoms. 4. the patient is asleep.
What is the most appropriate nursing intervention when writing a care plan for a pregnant woman and using the nursing diagnosis "Readiness for enhanced family coping due to new role?"
A) Help the patient move toward an enriching lifestyle B) Educate the patient about nutrition and overeating, exercise, and stress management techniques C) Provide breast-feeding support D) Assess the structure, resources, and coping abilities of the family