A client complains of a burning sensation in her eyes, but is otherwise feeling fine
When cleaning the room, the nurse senses a pungent smell in the room.
The nurse feels
that the burning sensation experienced by the client could be a result of some irritating
or harmful chemical agent and immediately changes the client's room. Which sense of
observation has the nurse used to identify the problem and take the relevant
intervention?
A) Olfactory observation
B) Auditory observation
C) Tactile observation
D) Visual observation
A
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A client is experiencing a significant change from her normal health. In the first stage of an acute illness, the nurse can expect the client to report having: (Select all that apply.)
1. cough. 2. pain. 3. fever. 4. bleeding. 5. thirst
The teaching plan for an individual receiving transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) should include the information that
a. one electrode only is used over the painful site. b. the client can adjust both voltage and pulsation. c. the electrode wires should be visible to detect early problems. d. this therapy is useful for very few clients.
Which nonpharmacologic interventions are appropriate for the nurse to use when treating pediatric clients in pain? Select all that apply
1. Regional nerve block 2. Cutaneous stimulation 3. Application of heat 4. Electroanalgesia 5. Use of EMLA cream
A patient is instructed to take 2 tsp of a medication every 8 hours for 30 days. The patient have taken ________ of the medication by the end of the 30 days (round to the nearest hundredth).
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).