A critically ill patient is not expected to survive this admission. The family asks the nurse how the patient is doing. When answering this question, what should the nurse include?
A) Emphasize that the patient is young and strong and may still survive.
B) Refer the family to the physician for all details and answers.
C) Give specific information such as descending trends in parameters.
D) Ask if the family has determined which funeral home will be called.
C
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An arterial line has been ordered for a patient who is receiving treatment in the critical care unit. The nurse on the unit should recognize that this patient will benefit from:
A) Bolus infusion of intravenous solution B) Simultaneous administration of more than one antibiotic C) Frequent blood pressure monitoring D) Serial blood culture samples
The nurse is developing a teaching plan for a client who is going home with a tracheostomy tube. Which of the following is the MOST important part of the teaching plan?
a. Client should keep pen and paper by the bedside for communication. b. It is permissible for the client to go swim-ming. c. The family or significant others should know what to do in case of an emergency, i.e.,: clogged tracheostomy tube and how to suction the client. d. Keep a bell by the patient so he can call for help whenever needed.