A patient who is receiving an antipsychotic drug is restless, paces, and cannot sit still when watching television. The nurse should use which term to document these findings?
a. Dystonia
b. Akathisia
c. Dyskinesia
d. Bradykinesia
B
A patient with akathisia describes feeling restless, jittery, and unable to sit, and has restless legs that feel better only if the patient is moving. Dystonia refers to sustained, twisted muscle contractions. Dyskinesia refers to jerky motions. Bradykinesia refers to slow movement.
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The student nurse states, "I don't have time for the bending and stretching routines the textbook advises." A peer student nurse could be most helpful by saying
a. "We each have to decide what's best for ourselves." b. "I agree; the time could be better spent studying." c. "You know how textbooks are heavy on theory." d. "The idea of warm-ups preventing injury seems valid."
A vegetarian adolescent is placed on iron supplementation secondary to a diagnosis of iron-deficiency anemia. Which will the nurse encourage the adolescent to drink when taking the daily iron supplement?
1. Orange juice 2. Black or green tea 3. Milk 4. Tomato juice
The nurse is caring for a client who is receiving rituximab (Rituxan) for treatment of lymphoma. It is essential for the nurse to observe for which side effect?
A. Alopecia B. Allergy C. Fever D. Chills
The nursing assistant assists
A. physicians in making medical diagnoses. B. the licensed nurse with making assessments. C. ancillary departments in their responsibilities. D. patients in solving personal and financial problems.