It is acceptable to use any abbreviation including your own shorthand when documenting in the patient
medical record.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
FALSE
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The nurse is caring for a patient with a sexual dysfunction and is referring to the DSM-5 as guide of reference. What subtype of sexual dysfunction does the DSM-5 refer to as occurring regardless of partner, situation, or type of stimulation?
1. Situational 2. Lifelong 3. Acquired 4. Generalized
An elderly patient is taking an H1 blocker. The nurse is providing patient education. The nurse discusses the nonsedative effects of H1 blockers. Which statement made by the patient would indicate the need for further teaching?
a. "I may experience a little dizziness." b. "I will experience relief of my allergies." c. "Fatigue is an unexpected effect of this medication." d. "I may have some urinary hesitancy."
When antibiotic therapy for pelvic inflammatory disease is continued orally at home after discharge, the nurse must inform the patient about the importance of:
a. avoiding contact sports for at least 2 months. b. completing the entire course of medication to prevent complications. c. bed rest at home. d. regular weekly follow-up with the gynecologist.
A nurse is caring for a client admitted to the hospital with a complaint of chest pain. After receiving a total of three nitroglycerin sublingual tablets, the client states that there is no change in the level of discomfort experienced
What would be the nurse's best action? A. Place the client in a semi-Fowler's position. B. Administer oxygen via a nasal cannula. C. Administer morphine sulfate IV. D. Notify the health care provider.