Which patient is more likely to have a cluster headache?
a. A female in her reproductive years
b. A 40-year-old African American male
c. A 55-year-old female who drinks 10 cups of coffee daily
d. A 45-year-old male awakened at night
D
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The nurse is providing insulin education for an elderly patient with longstanding diabetes. An order has been written for the patient to take 20 units of insulin glargine (Lantus) at 10 PM nightly
The nurse should instruct the patient that the peak of the insulin action for this agent is: a. 0200. b. 0400. c. 0800. d. peakless.
A patient who has been diagnosed with cholecystitis is being discharged home from the ED to be scheduled for surgery later. The patient received morphine during the present ED admission and is visibly drowsy
When providing health education to the patient, what would be the most appropriate nursing action? A) Give written instructions to patient. B) Give verbal instructions to one of the patient's family members. C) Telephone the patient the next day with verbal instructions. D) Give verbal and written instructions to patient and a family member.
In developing curricula that will address needs based on forecasts for the future, nursing educators need to contemplate (select all that apply):
a. Prevention strategies. b. Leadership skills and knowledge. c. Violence de-escalation strategies. d. Strategies for job security.
If a water spill is noticed in a hallway
a. housekeeping should be called. b. wipe the spill immediately. c. don't step in the spill. d. report the spill to the charge nurse