To avoid withdrawal symptoms, drugs that are known to cause physical dependence are discontinued abruptly
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
False
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The nurse is caring for a client with a neurosensory disorder, and directs care toward the most important priority of:
1. Minimizing complications. 2. Maintaining airway and supporting breathing. 3. Encouraging maximum independence. 4. Repositioning to prevent alterations in skin integrity.
A client has just returned from a total abdominal hysterectomy and needs postoperative nursing care. What action can the nurse delegate to the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)?
a. Assess heart, lung, and bowel sounds. b. Check the hemoglobin and hematocrit levels. c. Evaluate the dressing for drainage. d. Empty the urine from the urinary catheter bag.
The physician anticipates the CVC dwelling time to be 10 to 20 days. The nurse anticipates that the CVC will be placed in the
a. SC vein. c. EJ vein. b. IJ vein. d. femoral vein.
Steady state styles would be most likely in which of the following situations?
a. Small hospital, in an isolated rural setting, with limited hierarchy b. Large urban teaching hospital c. Health network with several organizations d. Travel nurse agency