For which patient(s) should the nurse avoid using back massage? One who (select all that apply):
1) underwent heart surgery 3 days ago.
2) sustained rib fractures from a fall.
3) underwent a lumbar laminectomy.
4) sustained a leg fracture in a sledding accident.
ANS: 1, 2
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The client has recently started antidepressant drug therapy. He approaches the nurse complaining of a headache, palpitations, and stiffness in the neck. The most appropriate ac-tion is to
1. notify the physician immediately. 2. notify the physician when convenient. 3. give the client two aspirins and monitor his headache and heart rate. 4. reassure the client that these are common side effects of his medication.
An older person is admitted to the hospital with an exacerbation of congestive heart failure. The nurse notes that the patient complains of severe itching at night and has a red rash on her torso. The patient is diagnosed with scabies
The patient asks the nurse, "How did I get something like this?" The best response by the nurse is: a. "Scabies is highly contagious and spreads easily through physical contact." b. "Scabies is commonly seen in older adults due to normal age-related changes in the skin." c. "Scabies is only seen in older adults who have multiple chronic illnesses." d. "Certain medications can make you more susceptible to contracting scabies."
The nurse is giving medications through a percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tube. Which technique is correct?
a. Administering the medications using a 3-mL medication syringe b. Applying firm pressure on the syringe's piston to infuse the medication c. Flushing the tubing with 30 mL of saline after the medication has been given d. Using the barrel of the syringe, allowing the medication to flow via gravity into the tube
Which theory seeks to explain the specific actions taken by a leader?
A) Trait theory B) Emotional intelligence C) Behavioral theory D) Leader-member exchange theory