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A 35-year-old female with a history of migraines presents to the clinic with worsening symptoms for the past few weeks. She reports waking up at night with headaches and nausea. Her only medication history is oral contraceptive pills (OCPs). Otherwise, she states she is healthy. Which of the following actions if taken by the NP is the best next step? Take a further history and perform a very careful neurological exam A grandmother is accompanying her 9-year-old granddaughter during a r...

A patient presents for evaluation of a sharp, aching chest pain which increases with breathing. Which anatomic area would you localize the symptom to? A) Musculoskeletal B) Reproductive C) Urinary D) Endocrine Correct Ans A) Musculoskeletal Chest pain may be due to a musculoskeletal condition, such as costochondritis or intercostal muscle cramp. This would be worsened by motion of the chest wall. Pleuritic chest pain is also a sharp chest pain which increases with a deep breath....

what are some psychiatric historical events that have occurred in the early psychiatric era? - ANS-18th century- state asylums created, 600,000 residents were in them, 1st school or psychiatric nursing was created in 1882, deinstitutionalization, shift in role of the nurse from custodial care to professional care. explain what early use of phenothiazine was for in early psych nursing. - ANS-it was discovered to help control psychotic behaviors and improve/ clear thinking. what were the two...

Luis Chaves is a 22-year-old who migrated to Miami at the age of 2 years with his parents. He is unemployed and lives with his sister. He is actively involved with an intercity gang and depressed. Today he intentionally overdosed with paroxetine, zolpidem, oxycodone, and alcohol. He goes to his sisters apartment to say goodbye after taking the drugs and alcohol and confesses to overdosing. His sister immediately calls 911 as he became unconscious. On the way to the emergency department ...

The nurse working in the ED is triaging a client who has presented with chest pain, shortness of breath, a productive cough, and reports nights sweats. That clients health history includes the presence of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) and the recent laboratory results that reveal a low CD4+ count. Airborne precautions have been initiated. Which of the following actions should the nurse take next? ANSWER: Check the client’s temperature RATIONALE: A fever is a symptom of A...

Question 1 2 / 2 pts The nurse notes each time the mechanical ventilator delivers a breath to a client with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), the peak inspiratory pressure alarm sounds. What is the nurse’s best intervention? a) Suction the client. b) Perform chest physiotherapy. c) Assess the airway. d) Raise the head of bed to high Fowlers. Question 2 2 / 2 pts A client has a new tracheostomy, on a mechanical ventilator with the following settings: SIMV, rate of 12...

Quiz: Scientific Writing Concepts  Due Jul 23 at 11:59pm  Points 50  Questions 26  Time Limit 90 Minutes Instructions The quiz:  Covers the Learn material from Module 4: Week 4.  Contains 25 multiple-choice questions.  Is limited to 1 hour and 30 minutes.  Allows 1 attempt.  Is worth 50 points. This quiz is designed to assess understanding of content from this week’s topics covered in the Learn section (non-cumulative) and will not require use of SPSS. ...

Quiz: Consuming Research Concepts  Due Aug 6 at 11:59pm  Points 50  Questions 26  Time Limit 90 Minutes Instructions The quiz:  Covers the Learn material from Module 6: Week 6.  Contains 25 multiple-choice questions.  Is limited to 1 hour and 30 minutes.  Allows 1 attempt.  Is worth 50 points. This quiz is designed to assess understanding of content from this week’s topics covered in the Learn section (non-cumulative) and will not require use of SPSS. Y...

MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. The nurse completes an admission database and explains that the plan of care and discharge goals will be developed with the patient‘s input. The patient asks, ―How is this different from what the physician does?‖ Which response would the nurse provide? a. ―The role of the nurse is to administer medications and other treatments prescribed by your physician.‖ b. ―In addition to caring for you while you are sick, the nurses will help you plan to maintain your h...

QUESTION 1 Which classification of drugs is contraindicated for the client with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy? A. Positive inotropes B. Vasodilators C. Diuretics D. Antidysrhythmics Answer: A Explanation: (A) Positive inotropic agents should not be administered owing to their action of increasing myocardial contractility. Increased ventricular contractility would increase outflow tract obstruction in the client with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. (B) Vasodilators are not typically prescrib...