Because there are no reliable objective indicators for pain, assessment tools are necessary
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
True
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The patients at highest risk for neurogenic shock are those who have had
a. a stroke. c. Guillain-Barré syndrome. b. a spinal cord injury. d. a craniotomy.
The nurse is performing a cultural assessment on a patient. What does the nurse know about cultural assessments?
a. They are intrusive and time consuming. b. They are not dependent on a trusting relationship. c. They are rarely plagued by miscommunication. d. They are based in similarities of behavior.
The recommended children's dosage of Vibramycin is 2 mg/lb of body weight daily divided in two doses on the first day. The child weighs 40 lb. Vibramycin syrup is available in 50 mg/5 mL. The amount for one dose is _______________
a. 4 mL b. 40 mL c. 80 mL d. 0.8 mL
A charge nurse notices that a staff nurse assigned for the evening shift has come to work with a black eye. Which action by the charge nurse is appropriate in this situation?
A) Notify security to approach the nurse about the situation. B) Discuss the situation with the nurse in a private setting. C) Ask the other staff members if abuse is involved. D) Ignore the situation until the nurse shows a willingness to talk.