The Nurse Is Preparing to Discharge a Patient Who Is

question 13

Multiple Choice

The nurse is preparing to discharge a patient who is requesting information about herbal supplements that will promote sleep. Which of the following actions would be most appropriate for the nurse take in order to save time and provide evidence-based practice (EBP) information for the patient?

• A) Ask another nurse who is more familiar with EBP to educate the patient.
• B) Provide the patient with the addresses of websites that the patient can read at home.
• C) Utilized bedside technology and provide the patient with EBP information.
• D) Request the charge nurse monitor all assigned patients and then look up relevant research articles.

Identify the key properties and classification of tastants and odors.

Recognize the unique aspects of sensory neurons in contact with the external environment.

Outline the differences in sensation processing pathways and the anatomy of sensation detecting structures.

Understand the importance and types of legislative histories and sources.

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Definitions:

Schizoid Personality Disorder

A mental condition characterized by a long-standing pattern of detachment from social relationships and a limited range of emotional expression.

Generalized Anxiety Disorder

A mental health condition characterized by persistent and excessive worry about various aspects of life, not tied to any specific threat.

Neurological Tests

Medical tests and procedures used to examine the nervous system (brain, spinal cord, and nerves) to diagnose diseases and conditions.

Autonomic Nervous System

The part of the nervous system that controls involuntary bodily functions, like heart rate, digestion, and respiration, divided into the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems.