Your team has been notified that a multi-trauma has occurred and the single victim is being transferred to the operating theatre for an urgent laparotomy. A room temperature set at 20oC will minimise this trauma patient's risk of hypothermia
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
ANS: F
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The student nurse is preparing a care plan for an assigned client. When writing the nursing diagnose for this client, which elements are required?
Select all that apply. 1. Medical diagnosis. 2. Risk or related factors. 3. Defining characteristics. 4. A diagnostic label. 5. A definition.
A nurse is formulating a nursing diagnosis. What is an example of an appropriately written nursing diagnosis?
a. Risk for impaired skin integrity related to physical immobilization b. Physical immobilization secondary to risk for impaired skin integrity c. Risk for impaired skin integrity related to diagnosis of decubitus ulcers d. Physical immobilization secondary to decreased cognitive ability
The nurse administers a drug that stimulates the nicotinic receptors. What assessment findings would indicate effectiveness of the drug? (Select all that apply.)
A) Muscle contractions B) Release of norepinephrine from the adrenal medulla C) Signs and symptoms of a stress reaction D) Urinary incontinence E) Hyperactive bowel sounds
The nurse is providing patient education on quetiapine (Seroquel). The nurse correctly tells the patient that she should be closely monitored for the development of what health condition secondary to the use of quetiapine?
a. Breast cancer b. Cataracts c. Hypertension d. Multiple sclerosis