In making emergency equipment available at the bedside of a client who has undergone subtotal thyroidectomy, the nurse would include
a. a defibrillator.
b. a tracheostomy set.
c. an electrocardiogram (ECG) monitor.
d. an intra-aortic balloon pump.
B
The nurse should assemble the equipment at the bedside before the client returns from surgery. The equipment includes a blood pressure cuff and stethoscope, additional pillows, oxygen, suc-tion equipment, intubation supplies, and a tracheostomy set.
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The goal of restorative care is
a. Maintenance of baseline function b. Maximizing the abilities and functions of older adults c. The same for all residents with a specific medical diagnosis d. Based on the age of a long-term care resident
The parent of a child with Tourette's disorder says, "My child's tics come and go. I think my child is faking them.". Select the accurate response by the nurse
a. "Perhaps your child was misdiagnosed.". b. "Your observation indicates the medication is effective.". c. "Tics often change frequency or severity. That does not mean they are not real.". d. "This finding indicates worsening of the condition. Let's review how you've been giving the child's medication.".
Which of the following are basic components of 12-step programs to help treat addictive behaviors such as alcoholism? (Select all that apply.)
a. A willingness to change b. Attempts to make amends for wrongs done to others c. Daily attendance at a self-support group meeting d. Open recognition of weaknesses and request for help from others e. Public explanation of sins and future plans for resisting temptation f. Recognition of personal strengths and weaknesses
You have just hired a recent graduate. The graduate is thrilled with the opportunity that she has been given, as well as with the idea that "working means no more essays, tests, or assignments!" She indicates that she has no intention of touching
a book, journal, or health information Website for a "long time." Which of the following would be your best response? a. The expectations and design of education-al programs means that new graduates are better prepared for the workforce. b. The new graduate will still have to learn, but it will be job-specific learning. c. An ideal learning plan for nurses empha-sizes followership. d. The amount and intensity of knowledge demands lifelong learning that includes assessment of relevancy of knowledge for practice.