A worker at a local chemical plant arrives at the ICU following an industrial accident involving a gas leak. The patient shows signs of pulmonary edema and bronchospasm
What chemical should the nurse suspect is involved, and what intervention would be most appropriate?
A) Nitrogen mustard; soap and water blot
B) Chlorine; airway management and ventilatory support
C) Tear gas; irrigation of eyes with water
D) Cyanide; sodium nitrate
B
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A nurse is presenting a talk to the local PTO about lifestyle factors that affect the immune system. Which of these factors can be a physiologic stressor and cause negative effects on immune response?
A) Exercise B) Diet C) Fluid balance D) Sleep
A patient is demonstrating signs of increased fluid volume within the cells. The nurse realizes that which of the fluid compartments is retaining water?
1. intracellular 2. intravascular 3. interstitial 4. transcellular
A nurse is presenting information to community members about the potential development of a retail care clinic in the neighborhood. What information would the nurse include in this presentation?
a. These clinics are typically staffed by physicians. b. These clinics are usually located in community centers. c. These clinics focus on providing information related to health promotion. d. These clinics are many times owned by for-profit organizations.
In administering medications, the five rights include client, drug, route, and time. What is the fifth right?
A) Heart rate B) Dosage C) Intrathecal D) Pain level