The nurse is preparing to assess a client's peripheral pulses. The nurse would place the client in which position?
A) Sitting
B) Supine
C) Sims
D) Prone
B
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Which of the following statements should underlie the nurse's response? A) Many patients experience gastrointestinal upset with statins, which can be partially alleviated by taking the drug with food. B) The patient may experience a dry cough, especially at night, for the first few weeks after starting to take the simvastatin. C) The patient will have to schedule regular blood work to closely monitor her kidney function for the duration of treatment. D) Most patients tolerate statins well, with minor muscle aches being among the most common adverse effects.
During the working phase of an interview, the nurse wants to explore the patient's perspective on an illness. Questions that the nurse will ask the patient will focus on what areas? (Select all that apply.)
A) Feelings B) Onset C) Ideas D) Function E) Location
The chemotherapy patient has been admitted for thrombocytopenia. Which of the following blood products will the nurse anticipate administering?
A) Platelets B) Fresh frozen plasma C) Whole blood D) Packed cells E) White blood cells
The perinatal nurse encourages Colleen, who has just been discharged from the hospital for intravenous therapy for severe nausea and vomiting, to ensure that she __________ often, eats frequent, __________ meals, and avoids __________ odors
Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.