NURSING 101 (NURSING 101)

Type: MCSA The patient tells the nurse, "I thought I was just depressed, but my doctor says I have bipolar disorder. What is that?" What is the best response by the nurse? 1. "Bipolar disorder is just another type of depression, except your depression occurs in cycles." 2. "Bipolar disorder is a type of depression that includes attention deficit disorder symptoms." 3. "Bipolar disorder just means that your mood alternates with the seasons, and it becomes worse in the winter." 4. "B...

Type: MCSA The patient receives methyldopa (Aldomet), an adrenergic drug. The nurse determines that the patient is having side effects when the patient makes which statement? 1. "Will you check my pupils? I can't see very well at all." 2. "I am so thirsty; will you please bring me another pitcher of water?" 3. "I am so anxious; I really need to walk around the room." 4. "I feel so sleepy that I don't think I can eat my dinner." Correct Answer: 3 Rationale 1: Adrenergic drugs dil...

1. A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has HIV and is being discharged to home. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching? 1) Take temperature once a day. 2) Wash the armpits and genitals with a gentle cleanser daily. 3) Change the litter boxes while wearing gloves. 4) Wash dishes in warm water. 2. A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following a tracheostomy, and has copious and tenacious secretions. Which of the following i...