This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: In 1882, the first psychiatric training school for nurses opened. The first psychiatric nurse was: ... (Read 173 times)

dbose

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 597
on: Jul 11, 2018
In 1882, the first psychiatric training school for nurses opened. The first psychiatric nurse was:
 
  a. Dorothea Dix.
  b. Linda Richards.
  c. Clara Barton.
  d. Lillian Wald.

Question 2

If the patient taking a diuretic has an erratic pulse and muscle weakness, the nurse should suspect a decrease in:
 
  a. sodium.
  b. potassium.
  c. chloride.
  d. iron.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

rekilledagain

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 337
Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B
Linda Richards, who practiced in the 1880s, is credited as being the first psychiatric nurse.

Answer to Question 2

B
Diuretics can deplete potassium through urine excretion and lead to muscle weakness and cardiac arrhythmias.


dbose

  • Member
  • Posts: 597
Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Gracias!

apple

  • Member
  • Posts: 352
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Bacteria have been found alive in a lake buried one half mile under ice in Antarctica.

Did you know?

Pink eye is a term that refers to conjunctivitis, which is inflammation of the thin, clear membrane (conjunctiva) over the white part of the eye (sclera). It may be triggered by a virus, bacteria, or foreign body in the eye. Antibiotic eye drops alleviate bacterial conjunctivitis, and antihistamine allergy pills or eye drops help control allergic conjunctivitis symptoms.

Did you know?

About 3.2 billion people, nearly half the world population, are at risk for malaria. In 2015, there are about 214 million malaria cases and an estimated 438,000 malaria deaths.

Did you know?

When blood is deoxygenated and flowing back to the heart through the veins, it is dark reddish-blue in color. Blood in the arteries that is oxygenated and flowing out to the body is bright red. Whereas arterial blood comes out in spurts, venous blood flows.

Did you know?

Lower drug doses for elderly patients should be used first, with titrations of the dose as tolerated to prevent unwanted drug-related pharmacodynamic effects.

Nurses, here to serve Nurses, here to serve
Secondary School Enrollment Worldwide Secondary School Enrollment Worldwide
Comparison of Principles of Abstinence-Only and Comprehensive Sex Education in the Public School Sys Comparison of Principles of Abstinence-Only and Comprehensive Sex Education in the Public School Sys
Nurses should teach lactating women to avoid all drugs, herbal products, or dietary supplements ... Nurses should teach lactating women to avoid all drugs, herbal products, or dietary supplements ...
Tia, an African-American mother of two school-aged children Tia, an African-American mother of two school-aged children
Nurse using a stethoscope Nurse using a stethoscope
Video: Stomach peristalsis & Enterogastric reflex

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library