A child is brought to the emergency department with burns on the face and chest. The nurse's first priority is:
a. Assessing respiratory status
b. Administering pain medication
c. Removing clothing
d. Inserting a Foley catheter
A
Airway assessment and establishing an airway are the initial priorities.
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A patient on long-term corticosteroid therapy is diagnosed with osteoporosis. The corticosteroids are discontinued, but the patient remains concerned about her osteoporosis and long-term prognosis
Which of the following statements is the nurse's best response to the patient's concerns regarding the corticosteroid therapy's effect on her osteoporosis? A) "Now that the corticosteroids have been stopped, you will regain the lost bone mass in about 2 months." B) "Discontinuing the corticosteroids will halt the progression of osteoporosis, but restoration of the lost bone mass usually does not occur." C) "Studies indicate that after stopping steroid therapy you will continue to lose bone mass for approximately 12 to 18 months, but the physician will prescribe a medication to strengthen your bones during this period of time." D) "With the intake of adequate calcium and vitamin D, you will see a rapid restoration of lost bone mass over the next 3 to 6 months."
Which nurse exemplifies the best example of using the OPT model in providing care to a new
mother of a premature infant? A) The nurse who develops and implements a thorough teaching plan about infant growth and development B) The nurse who teaches the mother how the feed and bathe the baby C) The nurse who listens to the mother to determine her greatest fears about caring for her infant D) The nurse who assesses the resources the mother has to assist in care of the infant
A nurse is applying nitroglycerin ointment to a client. When applying medication topically, what is the highest priority nursing intervention?
a. Apply medication liberally. b. Avoid contact of the medication with the nurse's skin. c. Massage the area. d. Have client apply medication.
A client tells the nurse they are frequently under a great deal of stress. Which common gastrointestinal disorder should the nurse recognize the client is at risk for? Select all that apply.
A. Diverticulitis. B. Irritable bowel syndrome. C. Gastroesophageal Reflux Disorder. D. Duodenal ulcer. E. Gastritis.