The nurse assisting the physician with an examination of fetal status is unable to obtain a fetal heart rate. The physician is also unable to obtain a fetal heart rate, and orders an ultrasound. The nurse's priority action at this time is to:
A) maintain a calm and professional approach, and provide support for the mother. B) document the findings in the woman's medical record. C) call the ultrasound technician from the woman's room and say, "Get here fast, this is an emergency! The baby might be dead." D) prepare the mother for the likelihood of the fetus's death.
A
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The nurse is caring for an 82-year-old client diagnosed with chronic renal failure (CRF). The client reports no bowel movement in the past 2 days. This client is at an increased risk for which of the following?
1. Hypokalemia 2. Metabolic acidosis 3. Hyperkalemia 4. Increased serum creatinine levels
Which action by a psychiatric nurse best supports patients' rights to be treated with dignity and respect?
a. Consistently addressing each patient by title and surname. b. Strongly encouraging a patient to participate in the unit milieu. c. Discussing a patient's condition with another health care provider in the elevator. d. Informing a treatment team that a patient is too drowsy to participate in care planning.
Patients who are confused are best located in a room close to the nursing station
True False
Which hormone inhibits the secretion of growth hormone (GH)?
a. Somatostatin b. Thyroxine c. Thyroid-stimulating hormone d. Calcitonin