A nurse caring for a client after lung surgery will help remove secretions using suction
What should the nurse do when performing the procedure?
A) Place the client in a supine position for the procedure
B) Avoid pulling the catheter back when inserting
C) Avoid rotating the catheter when withdrawing
D) Flush the catheter with sterile saline between insertions of the catheter
D
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A nurse is working with a patient who has been scheduled for a percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) later in the week. What anticipatory guidance should the nurse provide to the patient?
A) He will remain on bed rest for 48 to 72 hours after the procedure. B) He will be given vitamin K infusions to prevent bleeding following PCI. C) A sheath will be placed over the insertion site after the procedure is finished. D) The procedure will likely be repeated in 6 to 8 weeks to ensure success.
The housekeeping employee asks the employees' agent what role the union representative plays. What answer should the agent provide?
1. "They will set wages for union members." 2. "They are responsible for writing floating policy for administration." 3. "They oversee the retirement funds." 4. "They are responsible for administering the contract."
The patient's ECG shows the following characteristics: PR interval 0.08, QRS 0.08, and isoelectric ST segment. The nurse realizes that these characteristics indicate which condition?
1. Faster-than-normal conduction from the SA node to the ventricles, normal conduction through the ventricles, and normal ST segment 2. Faster-than-normal conduction from the SA node to the ventricles, faster-than-normal conduction through the ventricles. and normal ST segment 3. Normal conduction from the SA node to the ventricles, normal conduction through the ventricles, and normal ST segment 4. Normal conduction from the SA node to the ventricles, normal conduction through the ventricles, and abnormal ST segment
A nurse is caring for a client who has threatened to commit suicide by hanging. The client states, "I'm going to use a knotted shower curtain when no one is around
" Which information would determine the nurse's plan of care for this client? A. The more specific the plan is, the more likely the client will attempt suicide. B. Clients who talk about suicide never actually commit it. C. Clients who threaten suicide should be observed every 15 minutes. D. After a brief assessment, the nurse should avoid the topic of suicide.