A new nurse asks what the difference between dementia and delirium is. The best response is:
A) The cause of delirium is unknown.
B) Delirium is often confused with depression in clients over the age of 60.
C) Delirium develops over several weeks.
D) Delirium is a common occurrence in hospitalized clients over the age of 60.
D
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A) increased growth. B) anaphylaxis. C) cardiac complications. D) respiratory arrest.
An order written by a physician is reviewed by the nursing staff, and no one is familiar with the treatment instructions. A nurse who was recently hired knows that this treatment is covered by the state's nurse practice act
What is the nurse's best course of action? a. Call the physician to ask for clarification. b. Check the state's nurse practice act again. c. Contact the nursing supervisor for approval to carry out the treatment. d. Refer to the facility's policy and procedure to determine the course of action.
Gilligan's theory on moral development differed from Kohlberg's theory because Gilligan considered which population not addressed by Kohlberg?
a. Children b. Men c. Women d. Adolescents
A nurse is caring for a client who will undergo multiple diagnostic procedures to detect altered brain function. Which test, if ordered, should the nurse question?
A) Magnetic resonance imaging B) Electroencephalogram C) Positron emission tomography D) Endoscopy