The nurse controls the IV flow
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
F
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Which statement captures the ultimate goal of the gerontological nurse healer?
A) Facilitating change B) Preventing and treating illness C) Assisting in a return to wholeness D) Ensuring longevity and productivity
Which are the reasons for having auditory screening on all newborns in the first month of life? (Select all that apply.)
a. Early identification and treatment b. Reassurance for concerned new parents c. To prevent or reduce developmental delay d. To achieve one of the Healthy People 2020 goals
The nurse is reviewing the laboratory test results for a patient who has recently been diagnosed with hypertension. Which result is most important to communicate to the health care provider?
a. Serum creatinine of 2.8 mg/dL b. Serum potassium of 4.5 mEq/L c. Serum hemoglobin of 14.7 g/dL d. Blood glucose level of 96 mg/dL
Heparin is ordered for a patient with a non–ST-segment-elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI). What is the purpose of the heparin?
a. Heparin enhances platelet aggregation. b. Heparin decreases coronary artery plaque size. c. Heparin prevents the development of new clots in the coronary arteries. d. Heparin dissolves clots that are blocking blood flow in the coronary arteries.