________ produce a calming effect and decrease nervousness and excitability.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Sedatives
Sedatives produce a calming effect and decrease nervousness and excitability.
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A) Ensuring rest periods with legs elevated B) Limiting her daily intake of fluid C) Restricting intake of fresh fruits D) Encouraging additional weight gain
How should the nurse advise a patient who has severe vertigo from labyrinthitis?
a. Lean against a wall and not head forward until vertigo lessens. b. Bend at the waist and take several deep breaths. c. Drink an iced drink slowly. d. Lie immobile and hold the head in one position until the vertigo lessens.
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The nurse seeks the help of the assigned preceptor to provide guidance. Which of the following concepts should be included in the preceptor's response? 1. Acutely ill patients have many barriers to retaining information provided. 2. The nurse should have provided more information to the patient. 3. The education was not performed in a manner that was meaningful to the patient. 4. The nurse should have included family members in the teaching as a backup.
What is a recommendation from the Occupational Health and Safety Administration for prevention of violence in the workplace?
a. Assign different shifts. b. Provide training and education. c. Point out the issues to the people involved. d. Arrange for the people involved to meet and discuss the issues.