A patient rings the call bell and states that the IV insertion site is painful. The site is reddened, warm, and swollen. The nurse assesses that the patient is most likely experiencing:
a. bloodstream infection.
b. catheter embolus.
c. infiltration of the line.
d. phlebitis.
d. phlebitis.
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A. Assess the woman for further injuries. B. Attach continuous fetal monitoring leads. C. Determine the date of the patient's last tetanus booster. D. Prepare to transfer the woman to the delivery suite.
The client is to receive nitroglycerin 1/150 grain SL for chest pain stat. What is the abbreviation that will be found on the medication label?
A) g B) gr C) gm D) Gm
The nurse working in rehabilitation knows that there are factors that are common to both disability and chronic illness. What is one of those factors?
A) A certain prognosis B) A positive impact on family and friends C) Limited medical treatment D) Interference with life roles
A patient has been on complete bed rest for 3 days
The health care provider has ordered for the patient to sit at the bedside for meals. The patient complains of feeling dizzy and faint while sitting at the bedside. The nurse anticipates that the patient is experiencing a. orthostatic hypertension. b. orthostatic hypotension. c. hypervolemia. d. electrolyte imbalance.