A physician orders a dressing to cover a wound that is shallow with minimal drainage. What would be the best type of dressing for this wound?
A) Saline-moistened dressing
B) Dressing secured with Montgomery straps
C) Hydrocolloid dressing
D) Foam dressing
C
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A client with a history of renal insufficiency is scheduled for a cardiac catheterization. What does the nurse expect to do for this client before the catheterization? (Select all that apply.)
a. Insert a Foley catheter. b. Administer IV fluids. c. Assess for allergies to iodine. d. Assess laboratory results. e. Assess and mark pulses. f. Insert a central venous catheter. g. Have the client sign the consent.
A patient who has been prescribed amiloride (Midamor) for the past 3 months reports that she must shave her legs more frequently. What is your best action?
a. Hold the next dose and notify the prescriber immediately. b. Instruct the patient to stop taking oral contraceptives while she is taking this drug. c. Document the response and reassure the patient that this is an expected side effect. d. Ask the patient whether she has noticed any changes in the thickness of her scalp hair.
The nurse is explaining the purpose and procedure regarding informed consent to a nursing student. What information should be included in the explanation?
a. The nurse provides information about the risks and benefits of the procedure. b. Informed consent only describes the de-tails of the surgery itself. c. The nurse verifies it is complete and con-sistent with patient's understanding. d. The nurse obtains consent after adminis-tration of the preoperative medication.
Transcutaneous pacing is the treatment of choice for pulseless ventricular tachycardia or ventricular fibrillation
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