A nurse could anticipate that treatment for a patient with memory difficulties might include medications designed to:
a. inhibit GABA.
b. increase dopamine activity.
c. reduce neurotensin metabolism.
d. prevent destruction of acetylcholine.
D
Increased acetylcholine plays a role in learning and memory. Preventing destruction of acetylcholine by acetylcholinesterase would result in higher levels of acetylcholine, with the potential for improved memory. GABA affects anxiety rather than memory. Increased dopamine would cause symptoms associated with schizophrenia or mania rather than improve memory. Decreasing dopamine at receptor sites is associated with Parkinson's disease rather than improving memory.
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During the assessment, the family nurse therapist inquires about weaknesses regarding learning the client may have
The client becomes defensive and states, "You sure are nosy!" Smiling, the nurse states, "I don't mean to seem nosy, but I must ask these questions to develop a plan that will work for you." The nurse's therapeutic response is an attempt to ascertain: Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. How the client interacts with family members. 2. Anecdotes from family and friends. 3. The psychiatrist's progress notes. 4. Specific factors that have interfered with the success of a goal.
For a patient with Addison's disease, what therapeutic goal does the nurse most expect?
A) Monitor vital signs closely B) Measure intake and output hourly C) Restoration of fluid and electrolyte balance D) Monitor hemodynamic pressures invasively
A patient with respiratory difficulties wants to begin an exercise program to increase lung functioning and endurance. This patient is demonstrating which characteristic of health maintenance?
a. perception c. maintenance b. motivation d. planning
In addition to health promotion, the community/public health nurse may also assist in risk reduction programs. Which is the best example of a risk reduction program?
A. At the senior citizens center, the nurse set up an exercise program for those confined to their wheelchairs. B. The nurse appeared on the local public access television channel each Sunday afternoon to discuss good parenting skills. C. The nurse worked with the local HMO to make an infant car seat available without charge to all first-time pregnant moms. D. The nurse wrote a weekly local newspaper column on healthy lifestyle behaviors, such as the importance of exercise.