NURS 340 -COMMUNITY HEALTH LATEST 2023 (STUDY GUIDE)

1. A nurse is preparing to administer thrombolytic therapy to a client who has an ischemic stroke. Which of the following is an appropriate nursing action? A. Start the therapy within 8 hr B. Insert an indwelling urinary catheter after therapy begins C. Monitor blood pressure every 30 min during the infusion D. Elevate the head of the bed 25 degrees and 30 degrees 2. A nurse is teaching a client about the use of an incentive spirometer. Which of the following instructions should the nurse ...

1.A client is fearful of driving and enters a behavioral therapy program to help him overcome his anxiety. Using systematic desensitization, he is able to drive down a familiar street without experiencing a panic attack. The nurse should recognize that to continue positive results, the client should participate in which of the following? a. Biofeedback b. Therapist modeling c. Frequent pacing d. Positive reinforcement - A 2. A nurse is counseling a client following the death of the clie...

1) A nurse is teaching a client who has schizophrenia about her new prescription for risperidone. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching? a. “You should continue this medication if you develop muscle rigidity”. b. “You will experience weight loss while taking this medication.” c. “You will notice your symptoms improve within 24 hours of taking this medication.” d. “You should increase your consumption of complex carbohydrates.” 2) A nurse ...

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