Which of the following medications is the safest to administer to adults needing assistance in falling asleep? A. Sedatives B. Hypnotics C. Benzodiazepines D. Anti-anxiety agents Correct Answer: C. Benzodiazepines The group of drugs that are the safest is benzodiazepines. They facilitate the action of the neurons… Read More »
The nurse is developing a plan of care for the client scheduled for cataract surgery. The nurse documents which more appropriate nursing diagnosis in the plan of care? A. Self-care deficit B. Imbalanced nutrition C. Disturbed sensory perception D. Anxiety Correct Answer: C. Disturbed sensory perception The… Read More »
The nurse is performing an assessment on a client with a suspected diagnosis of cataract. The chief clinical manifestation that the nurse would expect to note in the early stages of cataract formation is: A. Eye pain B. Floating spots C. Blurred vision D. Diplopia Correct Answer:… Read More »
A client taking a beta-adrenergic blocker for HTN can experience interference with sleep patterns such as: A. Nocturia B. Increased daytime sleepiness. C. Increased awakening from sleep. D. Increased difficulty falling asleep. Correct Answer: B. Increased daytime sleepiness. Beta-Blockers can cause nightmares, insomnia, and awakenings from sleep.… Read More »
In preparation for cataract surgery, the nurse is to administer prescribed eye drops. The nurse reviews the physician’s orders, expecting which type of eye drops to be instilled? A. An osmotic diuretic B. A miotic agent C. A mydriatic medication D. A thiazide diuretic Correct Answer: C.… Read More »
Narcolepsy can be best explained as: A. A sudden muscle weakness during exercise. B. Stopping breathing for short intervals during sleep. C. Frequent awakenings during the night. D. An overwhelming wave of sleepiness and falling asleep. Correct Answer: D. An overwhelming wave of sleepiness and falling asleep. Narcolepsy is… Read More »
During the early postoperative period, the client who had a cataract extraction complains of nausea and severe eye pain over the operative site. The initial nursing action is to: A. Call the physician. B. Administer the ordered main medication and antiemetic. C. Reassure the client that this is normal. D. Turn the client… Read More »
A nursing measure to promote sleep in school-age children is to: A. Make sure the room is dark and quiet. B. Encourage evening exercise. C. Encourage television watching. D. Encourage quiet activities prior to bedtime. Correct Answer: D. Encourage quiet activities prior to bedtime. The amount of… Read More »
The client is being discharged from the ambulatory care unit following cataract removal. The nurse provides instructions regarding home care. Which of the following, if stated by the client, indicates an understanding of the instructions? A. “I will take Aspirin if I have any discomfort.” B. “I will sleep on the side that… Read More »
A female client verbalizes that she has been having trouble sleeping and feels wide awake as soon as getting into bed. The nurse recognizes that there are many interventions that promote sleep. Select all that apply. A. Eat a heavy snack before bedtime. B. Read in bed before shutting out the light. C.… Read More »