Once a child is intubated, which of the following is used to verify proper placement of the endotracheal tube?
A) Rise and fall of the chest
B) Chest x-ray
C) Tidal volume
D) Absence of sternal retractions and/or grunting
B
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Which patient being cared for in the emergency department should the charge nurse evaluate first?
a. A patient with a complete spinal injury at the C5 dermatome level b. A patient with a Glasgow Coma Scale score of 15 on 3-L nasal cannula c. An alert patient with a subdural bleed who is complaining of a headache d. An ischemic stroke patient with a blood pressure of 190/100 mm Hg
A nurse is aware of the high incidence and prevalence of fluid volume deficit among older adults. What related health education should the nurse provide to an older adult?
A) "If possible, try to drink at least 4 liters of fluid daily." B) "Ensure that you avoid replacing water with other beverages." C) "Remember to drink frequently, even if you don't feel thirsty." D) "Make sure you eat plenty of salt in order to stimulate thirst."
The adverse effects of the drugs available for the first-line treatment of Giardia lamblia include ________.
A. hypotension B. tinnitus C. dysgeusia D. chills
A nurse is preparing a client for intravenous pyelography (IVP). Which action by the nurse is most important?
A. Administering a sedative B. Encouraging fluid intake C. Administering an oral preparation of radiopaque dye D. Questioning the client about allergies to iodine or shellfish