You are caring for a patient with abruptio placentae. Your assessments will include looking for signs and symptoms of
A) acute respiratory distress syndrome.
B) disseminated intravascular coagulation.
C) amniotic fluid embolism.
D) all of the above.
B
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A client is hospitalized in an acute care facility. The client complains of pain. The nurse attempts to administer the prescribed Naproxen (Aleve) to the client
The client attempts to chew the medication and states he has difficulty swallowing pills. What action by the nurse is indicated? A) Offer the client water to wash out his mouth. B) Advise the client you will crush and put the medication in applesauce or pudding next time. C) Discourage the client from the practice. D) Discuss options available to help the client swallow the medication whole.
What are integral components of a downtime communication plan? (Select all that apply.)
a. Who needs to know the details? b. Who has passed the annual charting review exam? c. What details are needed? d. What systems and workflows are impacted? e. Who is going to communicate the information? f. When is the next Joint Commission review scheduled to occur?
Which statement made by a patient with a fungal nail infection does the nurse need to correct?
A) "Fungal nail infections are easily cured with an antifungal cream used daily for two weeks." B) "Fungal infections often reappear after treatment." C) "Fungal nail infections can take up to a year to be cured." D) "Fungal nail infections may need both oral antifungal and topical antifungal agents."
Examples of "objective" reporting are
A) Mr. Williams has voided urine that looks as if there is blood in it. B) Mrs. Smith is breathing rapidly and her breaths appear to be shallow. C) Mrs. Adams cannot hold a glass without dropping it; she was able to do this at lunchtime. D) all of the above