IV containers should always be held above the level of the heart to prevent blood from backing up into the line
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
F
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of a terminally ill patient when the resources could be used for other patients. Which ethical theory best explains the surgeon's rationale? a. Ethics of care b. Utilitarianism c. Deontology d. Categorical imperative
A client is being assessed following a suicide attempt. She continues to have suicidal thoughts. Which of the following nursing diagnoses would take priority at this time?
A) Activity intolerance related to fatigue B) Anxiety related to psychological conflict C) Risk for violence, self-directed, related to suicidal thoughts D) Social isolation related to feelings of worthlessness
A patient with cancer is admitted with a weight loss of 25 lbs. over the last month with progressive anorexia. The nurse suspects this patient is experiencing what physiological effect of cancer?
1. anorexia–cachexia syndrome 2. paraneoplastic syndrome 3. infection 4. esophageal obstruction
What is the drug of choice the nurse would administer in the acute treatment of anaphylaxis?
a. Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) b. Cimetidine (Tagamet) c. Epinephrine (Adrenaline) d. Albuterol (Ventolin)