The psychiatric nurse liaison at the veterans agency is interested in the Sleep patterns of clients with post-traumatic stress disorder. The nurse creates a constant form for a study in which clients will be required to complete sleep logs wear watches that record sleep and other activity while in bed and be interviewed following the […]

The primary care nurse practitioner is prescribing amlodipine (Norvasc) for a patient with an elevated BP. What will the NP need to monitor? A. The NP will need to monitor the patient for leg swelling B. The NP will need to monitor the patient’s kidney function C. The patient will need to monitor the patient […]

The psychiatric nurse liaison at the veterans agency is interested in the Sleep patterns of clients with post-traumatic stress disorder. The nurse creates a constant form for a study in which clients will be required to complete sleep logs wear watches that record sleep and other activity while in bed and be interviewed following the […]

Question 9 The SPIKES Protocol helps guide your discussions of bad news. Which of the following is appropriate for SPIKES? (Choose all that apply) 1 point New chronic illness like Rheumatoid Arthritis that will be life changing. Change in functional status due to advance COPD and need to consider transfer to a nursing home. Medication […]

In SPIKES the K stands for Knowledge. Which of the following is correct? (Choose all that apply) 1 point Immediately start discussing treatments so that the patient will not lose hope. It is helpful to provide a warning shot to help the patient/family prepare. Patients find it helpful when medical providers use technical medical terms. […]

The nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing inflammation that involves the middle ear. What is the appropriate medical term for the nurse to include in the documentation for this client? Question 96 options: A) Swimmer’s ear B) Otitis media C) Otitis externa D) Mastoiditis

In 400 words, write a reflective journal to reflect upon how you access, interpret and use information about employment and service procedures in children’s education and care from three (3) different sources to inform your practice. In your reflective journal, you must include:  What are the three (3) sources you have accessed that provide […]

The primary care nurse practitioner (NP) needs to increase a patient’s atorvastatin (Lipitor) to 40mg po qd. What is the patient’s follow up? A. Check liver function tests in 3 weeks and chech the lipid panel in 6 weeks B. Check liver function tests in 12 weeks and lipid panel in 12 weeks C. Check […]

An adult client presents to the primary care provider with symptoms of fatigue, disruption of balance and coordination, and dizziness. The nurse identifies these as which of the following? Question 98 options: A) Muscle spasm B) Alzheimer disease C) Parkinson disease D) Multiple sclerosis

A client is talking to the nurse about physical therapy (PT) and their diagnosis of spasticity from epilepsy. The client asks if they can do anything else besides attending therapy three times a week. Which statement is the best response to the client’s question? Question 100 options: A) Walking at a fast pace on days […]