Mr. Smith has been admitted to the psychiatric unit with a diagnosis of narcolepsy. Which of the following statements made by Mr. Smith would support his diagnosis of narcolepsy?
A) "Sometimes when I'm falling asleep, I see and hear things that my wife doesn't."
B) "I often experience brief periods of intense excitement when I am going to sleep and my legs won't hold still."
C) "I lie there and worry all night and it keeps me awake. I just can't relax."
D) "I think my sleep pattern is messed up because I took sleeping pills when I was younger."
B
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What charge can the State Board of Nursing apply to the nurse? A. Misdemeanor B. Felony C. Tort D. Larceny
The practice of stereotyping older persons as feeble, dependent, and nonproductive is called
1. ageism. 2. egoism. 3. prejudice. 4. gerontophobia.
The nurse is caring for a client with an anxiety disorder. The client reports feelings of anxiousness when in social situations. Which classification of medications does the nurse anticipate?
A) Adrenergic blockers B) Antipsychotics C) Benzodiazepines D) Corticosteroids
The nurse manager has an adequate understanding of the common issues in nursing when stating which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
a. "There are no common issues in nursing.". b. "Mandated staffing is a common issue.". c. "Unsafe patient assignments are a com-mon issue.". d. "Lack of overtime is a common issue.". e. "Negotiations are a common issue.".