Ten years ago a patient had breast surgery on her right side. Which is correct?
a. Blood pressure is measured on the right arm.
b. Blood pressure is measured on the left arm.
c. She decides which arm to use.
d. You use the arm that is easiest to reach.
B
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A child has an absolute neutrophil count (ANC) of 500/mm3. The nurse should expect to be administering which prescribed treatment?
a. Platelets b. Packed red blood cells c. Zofran (ondansetron) d. G-CSF (Neupogen) daily
Norepinephrine (Levophed) has been prescribed for a patient who was admitted with dehydration and hypotension. Which patient data indicate that the nurse should consult with the health care provider before starting the norepinephrine?
a. The patient's central venous pressure is 3 mm Hg. b. The patient is in sinus tachycardia at 120 beats/min. c. The patient is receiving low dose dopamine (Intropin). d. The patient has had no urine output since being admitted.
Which nurse best exemplifies caring in the practice of nursing?
A) A community nurse who makes home visits in an underserved area B) A nurse educator who develops a diabetic diet plan that does not emphasize one culture over another C) A nurse researcher who collects data in the clinic while patients are waiting to be seen by the doctor D) A bedside nurse who sits and hold the patient's hand although there are other patients waiting for help
A client's wound is being debrided by letting a wet-to-dry dressing that is packed into the wound dry. This type of debridement is called:
1. autolytic debridement. 2. enzymatic debridement. 3. mechanical debridement. 4. sharp debridement.