A nurse is caring for a client with acute renal failure who has had a femoral vein cannulation for hemodialysis access. For what complication of this procedure should the nurse remain alert?
A. Ascites
B. Hematoma
C. Skin necrosis
D. Renal artery occlusion
B
The puncture site of the femoral vein is prone to hematoma formation, because positioning the extremity can cause movement of the cannula and subsequent bleeding at the site.
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An appropriate ongoing, long-term treatment goal for a victim who experienced sexual abuse eight months ago is to:
1. Establish rapport and build a trusting nurse–client relationship. 2. Move from victim to survivor status. 3. Become aware of legal rights. 4. Involve significant others in the treatment plan.
Following the administration of ear drops to the left ear, the client should be positioned:
1. Prone 2. Upright 3. Right lateral 4. Dorsal recumbent with hyperextension of the neck.
The nurse is caring for a patient with Huntington chorea. Which symptom(s) is/are characteristic manifestation(s) of this disease? (Select all that apply.)
a. Fidgeting b. Restlessness c. Constant movement d. Dementia e. Difficulty swallowing
List the six components of the chain of infection and describe how they contribute to the development of disease.
What will be an ideal response?