Paranoid personality disorder is characterized by a
unwarranted suspiciousness and mistrust of other people
b
unusual preoccupation with rules and schedules
c
instability revolving around problems of mood and thought processes
d
lack of interest in social relationships

Sterilization of surgical instruments is a process that renders the items free of: a. spores. b. blood. c. oil d. dirt

Select a patient in the clinical setting who is receiving an anxiolytic or hypnotic drug. develop a teaching plan for the patient. what nursing considerations must you consider when using this medication in this patient?

Which of the following positions is used during the immediate postoperative recovery of pediatric tonsillectomy patients? a. supine, with head extended up b. lateral, with a slight head-down tilt c. supine, with head turned to the side d. trendelenburg, with head turned to the side