A patient in the emergency department has just been diagnosed with peritonitis caused by a ruptured diverticulum. Which prescribed intervention will the nurse implement first?
a. Insert a urinary catheter to drainage.
b. Infuse metronidazole (Flagyl) 500 mg IV.
c. Send the patient for a computerized tomography scan.
d. Place a nasogastric (NG) tube to intermittent low suction.
b. Infuse metronidazole (Flagyl) 500 mg IV.
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The nurse is delegating the performance of passive range of motion to the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP). For which client would it not be appropriate to delegate this task to the UAP?
1. Client who has been a quadriplegic for 3 years 2. Unconscious client following excision of a brain tumor 2 days ago 3. Client in rehabilitation center recovering from a CVA 4. Client in a chronic vegetative state following a motor vehicle crash
Central to the holistic philosophy is that:
a. cultural diversity is recognized but insignificant when blended with the whole. b. disease, illness, or imbalances are deterrents to individual positive growth. c. health promotion and disease prevention are a greater focus than symptom treatment. d. empowerment and capacity-building for decision-making are vital components.
Which type of immunity does the hepatitis B immune globulin provide for the nurse?
a. Passive b. Artificial active c. Natural active d. Cell-mediated
When administering a bitter medication to a child, the nurse or parent should:
a. refrain from telling the child that the medication is bitter. b. tell the child that the medication tastes good. c. encourage the child to put ice in the mouth for a few minutes before taking the medication. d. mix the medication into the child's milk at breakfast.