Asurgical technologist facilitates visualization by retracting tissue during a procedure by doing which of the following?
a. hold the retractor by toeing the end of the instrument deep into the tissue.
b. offer self-retaining retractors and remain available to pass other instruments.
c. anticipate the surgeon's needs and apply an appropriate retractor.
d. wait until the surgeon places a retractor and then maintain retractor position.

Discuss the 2 major types of diabetes insipidus (central and nephrogenic).

You are caring for a 52-year- old woman who has been prescribed a major antipsychotic (neuroleptic) agent. after explaining the potential side effect, the client refuses to take the medication. how would you feel about taking a major antipsychotic (neuroleptic) agent, realizing the many side effects that these medications can cause? for psychoactive medications to be effective, client adherence is essential. how would you respond to a client who continually fails to follow his or her medication regimen?

Anurse is preventing teaching to a client who has a new prescription for paroxetine. the nurse should instruct the client to monitor for which of the following adverse effects? a. peripheral edema b. alopecia c. tinnitus d. drowsiness