Which of the following locations might the nurse use to assess the condition of an insertion site for a central venous access device?
A) below the sternum C) over the jugular vein
B) over the fourth intercostal space D) the back of the hand
C
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a. evidence of physician orders b. evidence of professional standard compliance c. evidence of staffing patterns d. evidence of consent for treatment
The psychiatric-mental health nurse wishes to build upon the professional skill of using therapeutic communication during the nurse-patient relationship. Using the acronym RULE, which action by the nurse will best demonstrate active listening?
1. Conveying sympathy 2. Accepting the patient 3. Conveying empathy 4. Validating the patient
Discuss the components of the ‘trauma triad' and outline the practices that would prevent or ameliorate the triad
What will be an ideal response?
During the assessment of a newborn hours after birth, a nurse determines which finding as abnormal?
a. Capillary refill time of less than 1 second b. Apical pulse felt at the second intercostal space c. Splitting of heart sounds d. Cyanosis of the hands and feet