The health care provider orders the following laboratory tests. Which is your first priority?
A.Sputum for acid-fast bacilli
B.CBC with differential
C.Chest radiograph
D.Mantoux test 0.1 mL intradermally
A
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The nurse provides teaching to a patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease who has been prescribed budesonide (Pulmicort) two puffs and fluticasone (Flovent) three puffs t.i.d
The nurse evaluates that further teaching is needed when the patient makes what statement? A) "Take all five puffs as quickly as possible." B) "Replace the inhalers before they run out." C) "Rinse the mouth after taking the medication." D) "Continue medication even when symptoms start to subside."
Which method of noninvasive pain relief focuses the client's attention on something other than the pain?
a. cutaneous stimulation c. guided imagery b. distraction d. relaxation
An adolescent patient says to a nurse, "I'm so glad you've come in. The nurse manager ordered me to stay in my room until dinner just because I got into another fight!" An appropriate response from the nurse would be:
a. "You're not going to split me from the nurse manager. Please go back in your room until your time-out is finished.". b. "I'm wondering why you've left your room, then. Please return to your room until your time-out is completed. I will talk with you after that.". c. "I'm sorry to hear that you are being punished. Please return to your room immediately. We can talk about this when your time-out is over.". d. "It sounds as if you haven't had a very good day. Return to your room, and complete your time-out. I will speak with you after dinner.".
You would expect the blood pressure to be elevated in a patient suffering a heart attack.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)