A nurse has been assigned to a 55-year-old woman who has a malignant brain tumor. The patient is receiving her first dose of carmustine. It will be critical for the nurse to observe for which of the following?
A) Nausea and vomiting
B) Respiratory difficulty
C) Inability to drink fluids for 6 hours
D) Reddish urine
B
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A nurse is caring for several clients. , Which client could be assigned to a UAP/NAP?
A. A client with a recent head injury B. A client for the removal of an ovarian cyst post-laparoscopy C. A client with stable angina D. A client with a sepsis
The nurse advises the parent of a 4-year-old who is having frequent nightmares that to best help diminish the child's fright, the parent should:
a. Sleep in the room with the child for a few nights b. Supply a night-light to help orient the child when he or she awakens c. Remind the child that "big" kids aren't afraid of a dream d. Make certain that the child has gone to the bathroom prior to going to bed
A nurse is providing fingernail care to a client. Which is an appropriate nursing
intervention when caring for fingernails? A) Remove nail polish from the client's nails B) Scrub the client's nails with a rough nail brush C) Leave the client's hands moist D) Clean the client's nails with a strong soap
The goal of home care nursing is to
A) assist clients to a peaceful death. B) promote, maintain, and restore health. C) keep clients out of the hospital. D) better use nursing knowledge for care.