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A nurse is caring for a client who is at 24 weeks of gestation and has a suspected placental abruption. Which of the following laboratory tests should the nurse expect the provider to prescribe? A. Kleihauer-Betke test B. Progesterone serum level C. Lecithin/sphingomyelin (L/S) ratio D. Maternal Alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) correct answers A. Kleihauer-Betke test The nurse should expect the provider to prescribe a Kleihauer-Betke test for a client who has suspected placental abruption to det...

A nurse in an acute care facility is preparing a discharge summary for a client who is transferring to a long-term care facility. Which of the following documentation should the nurse include? A. Client flow sheet B. Acuity ratings C. Current medications D. Incident reports correct answers C. Current medications The nurse should include the client's medications in the discharge summary to ensure client safety and continuity of care. A nurse is reviewing protocol in preparation for s...

A nurse is admitting a client who has an abdominal wound with a large amount of purple tissue drainage. Which of the following types of transmission precautions should the nurse initiate? Protective environment Airborne precautions Droplet precautions Contact precautions correct answers Contact precautions A nurse is caring for a client who is expressing anger about his diagnosis of colorectal cancer. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? -Discuss the risk factors for col...

A nurse is performing a cognitive assessment to distinguish delirium from dementia in a client whose family reports episodes of confusion. Which of the following assessment findings supports the nurse's suspicion of delirium? correct answers Easily distracted A nurse is caring for a client who gave birth to a stillborn baby. Which of the following statements should the nurse make? correct answers "I'll stay with you just in case you want to talk." A nurse is caring for four clients in ...

A charge nurse is discussing mental status examinations with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following statements by the newly licensed nurse indications an understanding of the teaching? (Select all that apply) A. "To assess cognitive ability, I should ask the client to count backward by sevens." B. "To assess affect, I should observe the client's facial expression." C. "To assess language ability, I should instruct the client to write a sentence." D. "To assess remote ...

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A charge nurse is discussing mental status examinations with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following statements by the newly licensed nurse indicates an understanding of the teaching? (Select all that apply.) A. "To assess cognitive ability, I should ask the client to count backward by sevens." B. "To assess affect, I should observe the client's facial expression." C. "To assess language ability, I should instruct the client to write a sentence." D. "To assess remot...

Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) correct answers brain stimulation therapies nonpharmacological tx. for mental health disorders. It is used when medicine no longer works 3x a wk for a total of 6-12 treatments obtain informed consent Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) Post care correct answers position the client on his side to facilitate drainage and prevent aspiration, Monitor client's ability to and gag reflex client is usually ready for transfer 30-60min. after procedure Electroconvul...

The nurse is assisting in a group therapy session. Besides cost savings, which advantages does group therapy have over individual therapy? Select all that apply. correct answers -Mutual Learning -Increased Feedback -Instilling a sense of belonging -An opportunity to practice... The nurse is having a conversation with a depressed client in an inpatient psychiatric unit. The client says to the nurse, "Things would be so much better for everyone if I just wasn't around." Which response by ...

A nurse is collecting data from a client who has a history of cocaine use. Which of the following findings is an indication that the client is experiencing cocaine toxicity? correct answers Seizures A nurse is assisting in the morning hygiene care of a client who is cognitively impaired. Which of the following statements should the nurse make? correct answers "Let me help you get your toothbrush." A nurse is reinforcing teaching with the parent of an adolescent who has amphetamine use di...

A married male client with three children has lost his job and states that he feels useless. He is tearful, upset, and embarrassed. What is an appropriate objective of care for this client? 1. Limiting tearfulness 2. Increasing self-esteem 3. Controlling feelings of sadness 4. Promoting acceptance by others correct answers 2. Increasing self-esteem The loss of a job can precipitate negative feelings about the self and decrease self-esteem. Feelings should be expressed, not limited; atte...

Which of the following therapies does not foster awareness, but emphasizes the principles of learning with positive or negative reinforcement? a. behavioral therapy b. psychodynamic therapy c. humanistic therapy d. cognitive behavioral therapy correct answers a. behavioral therapy Serious issues with the elderly who are prescribed psychotropic medications include a. increased risk of cumulative effects b. lack of research in the area of psychotropic medication side effects c. guideline...

Amatadine correct answers antiparkinson side effect CNS disturbances, hyperexcitability, insomnia, vertigo, ataxia, slurred speech, convulsions, hypotension, heart failure nursing considerations monitor elderly for mental status changes, monitor intake and output, instruct to take medication around the clock, change positions slowly, good oral hygiene, and use of hard candy or sugarless gum for dry mouth amitriptyline correct answers Tricyclic antidepressant side effects drowsine...

Mood correct answers provides information about the emotion that a client is feeling. Affect correct answers an objective expression of mood, such as flat affect or lack of facial expression. Alert correct answers client is responsive and able to fully respond by opening her eyes and attending to a normal tone of voice and speech. She answers questions spontaneously and appropriately lethargic correct answers the client is able to open her eyes and respond but is drowsy and falls asleep...

What is a MMSE? correct answers mini mental state examination (used to collect data about pts cognitive status) -orientation(time & place) -attention span;ability to count backward by 7 -registration & recalling objects -language-naming objects,following commands, ability to write What are the rights of a mental health patient? correct answers 1. informed consent/ability to refuse tx 2. confidentiality 3. written care plan that includes d/c follow up 4. communication with people outsi...

Milieu therapy correct answers environment that is supportive, therapeutic, and safe Phases and tasks of a therapeutic relationship: correct answers Orientation, working, termination Orientation phase correct answers set the contract, establish boundaries, discuss confidentiality, build trust, develop/set goals, EXPLORE CLIENTS IDEAS/ISSUES/NEEDS, enforce limits, start the relationship with patient Working phase correct answers maintain the relationship, reassess problems and goals and ...

A nurse is caring for a client who is obese and states, " I need to lose weight to be attractive again." which of the following actions should the nurse take first to promote positive self-esteem? correct answers Ask the client how they feel about their weight and appearance A nurse is caring for a client who has Parkinson's disease. the client states, " Everything is looking pretty grim for me." Which of the following is priority action for the nurse to take? correct answers Ask the cli...

a nurse provides care for a client who has depression and anorexia. Which actions should the nurse take? (Select all that apply) a)weigh client daily b) monitor eating patterns c) encourage the client to sit with family while eating d) offer small portions of high calorie food frequently e)include client preferences when developing an eating plan. correct answers b) monitor eating patterns c) encourage the client to sit with family while eating d) offer small portions of high calorie foo...

A nurse performed these actions while caring for patients in an inpatient psychiatric setting. Which action violated patients' rights? A. Prohibited a patient from using the telephone B. In patient's presence, opened a package mailed to patient C. Remained within arm's length of patient with homicidal ideation D. Permitted a patient with psychosis to refuse oral psychotropic medication. correct answers A. Prohibited a patient from using telephone A psychiatric nurse discusses r...