The nurse asks you to dangle a resident. Before you do so, you need which of the following in-formation?
a. Which side is strong and which side is weak
b. How long the person has been asleep
c. How to use good body mechanics
d. Which family member is available to help
A
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A postpartum woman has a deep vein thrombosis. The patient states, "I feel anxious and have some pain in my chest." The patient's respiratory rate is 28 breaths per minute. After calling for help, which action by the perinatal nurse takes priority?
A. Administer oxygen. B. Document the findings. C. Take a full set of vital signs. D. Prepare to give pain medication.
Abused substances are those chemicals that alter the person's perception by affecting the _____ system
a. Central nervous b. Autonomic nervous c. Cardiorespiratory d. Peripheral nervous
The nurse auscultating the patient's chest will (select all that apply):
1. use the diaphragm for assessing breath sounds. 2. use the bell for assessing murmurs. 3. apply earpieces pointing toward the ears. 4. wet the chest hair with a cloth. 5. press the diaphragm very firmly against the chest wall.
Percussing at the right midclavicular line, below the umbilicus, and continuing upward is the correct technique for locating the:
a. descending aorta. b. lower liver border. c. medial border of the spleen. d. upper right kidney ridge.