An example of skeletal traction is Buck's traction
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
False
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A nurse is studying intrinsic factors that influence the development of asthma in a community. What factors does the nurse assess? (Select all that apply.)
a. Socioeconomic status b. Genetics c. Pollution in the area d. Water cleanliness e. Immunization status
A physician has ordered the use of an inhaler for a patient with a respiratory condition, but the patient finds that taking deep breaths is very difficult. The nurse should
A) change the route of administration to liquid sprays. B) ask the patient to make a better effort to take deep breaths. C) use a spacer to facilitate easier inhalation of the drug. D) contact the prescriber for a recommendation.
A high school student has learned that she cannot graduate. Her boyfriend will be attending a college out of state that she planned to attend. She is admitted to a psychiatric unit after overdosing on Tylenol
Which is the priority nursing diagnosis for this client? 1. Ineffective coping R/T situational crisis AEB powerlessness 2. Anxiety R/T fear of failure 3. Risk for self-directed violence R/T hopelessness 4. Risk for low self-esteem R/T loss events AEB suicidal ideations
When administering an intramuscular (IM) injection of a medication that could stain the client's tissue, you should administer the drug using:
1. an air lock. 2. the Z-track technique. 3. a tuberculin syringe. 4. normal saline.