A nurse discovers on the preoperative assessment that a patient has a condition that would require increased amounts of general anesthesia. The condition is _____
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
alcoholism
Individuals who use alcohol excessively usually require greater amounts of anesthesia.
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A daughter complains that her mother, who has Alzheimer's disease, thinks and acts so slowly that everything must be done for her. What can a nurse advise the daughter that might be helpful for both the patient and herself?
A) "Encourage your mother's self-care, but under supervision.". B) "Continue doing things for your mother to save time.". C) "Investigate respite care for yourself.". D) "Allow your mother to self-care, and let her do it independently.".
Commercially prepared liquid supplement formulas are used to increase the calorie intake of clients actively at risk for malnutrition. How many calories do the standard commercially prepared routine liquid supplement formulas generally provide?
A) 150 cal/8 oz B) 200 cal/8 oz C) 250 cal/8 oz D) 300 cal/8 oz
The Superfund Amendment and Reauthorization Act (SARA) requires that
1. There are stricter rules to determine Superfund sites. 2. Written disaster plans are shared with key resources in the community. 3. Disaster plans will be written by each industry. 4. OSHA determines how effective a disaster plan is.
The nursing assistant helps respect a patient's privacy by
A) closing the curtains around the patient's bed when providing care. B) entering the patient's room without knocking. C) sharing a patient's personal story with a co-worker. D) All of the above