In a patient experiencing Benzodiazepine withdrawal, such as with Xanax or Ativan, which of the following would be administered by the nurse as an intervention?
1. Sedatives
2. Phenobarbital
3. Amantidine
4. A substitute, such as methadone
Question 2
The sibling of a child with a chronic health condition comes to the attention of the school nurse.
The sibling is worried about the child's illness and is experiencing some negative feelings about all the attention that the child who is disabled is receiving. The sibling will likely benefit most from: a. saturation and ongoing attention from the nurse during the school year and beyond
b. the caregivers being made aware of the sibling's problems
c. a support group there they can gain knowledge, share feelings, and get help in coping
d. their minister or priest being notified so the church can provide help to the child
Stained section of cerebral cortex from autopsy of a patient with Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease
A medical assistant helps the physician with a patient.
Reputable Websites for Patient Education Cont.
An open chamber MRI may be more comfortable for the patient, but images may not be as distinct.
Role-Playing a Situation in Which a Patient Is from Another Culture
A medical assistant helps a patient walk with a gait belt.