Which of the following is an accurate step when caring for a hemodialysis access?
A) Percuss the site to feel for a thrill or vibration.
B) Auscultate over the site with a stethoscope to listen for a bruit or vibration.
C) Use the affected arm if an IV must be started to avoid impairment of both arms.
D) If a thrill is not palpable and/or a bruit is not audible, assess for these signs in the other arm.
B
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The nurse employed in nuclear medicine who is monitoring a patient during an exercise stress test is aware that which of the following indicates a positive result?
A) Chest pain B) Drop in BP and pulse C) Target heart rate reached D) ST segment depression
When an individual seeks help from family, friends, or a community resource during a time of stress, the nurse assesses that this is an example of:
1. internal response. 2. external response. 3. physiologic response. 4. psychological response.
A older client is prescribed pilocarpine. The best method to determine the effectiveness of the teaching is:
a. instruct the client to be sure to take this medication as prescribed. b. have the client verbalize understanding of the instructions. c. have client demonstrate how to administer these eye drops. d. be sure the client's daughter also knows how to administer this medication.
After a need and a client demand for a program have been determined through the needs assessment process, the next step in the development of the program is to choose a procedural method that will assist the nurse in planning the program to be offered
Which of the following are possible planning methods? Select all that apply. 1. Program planning method (PPM) 2. Multiattribute utility technique (MAUT) 3. Sustainability method 4. Effectiveness method