The nurse is attempting to control bleeding in a patient with a profusely bleeding scalp wound. What is the most effective initial treatment of this bleeding?
a. Elevate the head
b. Apply direct pressure
c. Apply an ice pack
d. Apply indirect pressure
ANS: B
The most effective general treatment of bleeding is to apply direct pressure.
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Which of the following represents appropriate feedback for an assignment to an LPN?
a. "Did you understand the assignment that you received in the staff report?" b. "Have you completed the urinary cathete-rization and care of the new patient?" c. "The patient in Room 430 looks much better, and you did a good job of making the patient comfortable.". d. "I know you are busy; however, you need to get caught up with your pain medica-tions.".
Drugs are mainly eliminated from the body by ________.
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