The nurse is preparing to start an IV in the preoperative adult patient. The nurse would likely choose which gauge of IV catheter?
A) 22 gauge
B) 25 gauge
C) 18 gauge
D) 14 gauge
Ans: C
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A 1-month-old infant is admitted to the Emergency Department with severe diarrhea. Which assessment suggests the infant is severely dehydrated?
1. Skin moist and flushed; mucous membranes dry 2. Low specific gravity of urine; skin color pale 3. Fontanelles depressed; capillary refill greater than 3 seconds 4. High specific gravity of urine; moist mucous membranes
The nurse is planning care for an older client who has very thin skin on the backs of the hands and arms. What is the client's priority problem?
a. Risk for injury b. Infection c. Poor self-image d. Discomfort
Before death occurs, the patient's limbs should be ____________________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
The client has a red, raised skin rash. During the client's bath, which of the following should be the nurse's priority action?
a. Assess for further inflammatory reactions. b. Discuss the body-image problems created by the presence of the rash. c. Wash the skin thoroughly with hot water and soap. d. Moisturize the skin to prevent drying.