A patient is critically ill in the CCU and is on complete bed rest. What strategy should the nurse use to prevent phlebitis leading to thromboembolism?
A) Repeated attempts to insert intravenous catheters
B) Maintain overall blood volume slightly low
C) Maintain complete bed rest
D) Passive exercises of lower extremities
D
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A male patient has been on long-term bicalutamide (Casodex) therapy. In order to assess adverse effects of the drug therapy, the nurse will closely monitor which of the following?
A) Visual function B) Blood counts C) Pap test results D) Liver function
You find 150 mL of fluid left in an IV. The IV is infusing at 15 microdrops/min. How long will the IV fluid last? _______________
a. 2 1/2 hr b. 2 hr c. 24 min d. 10 hr
The nurse is working in a clinic that provides counseling for victims of a recent flood. Which type of care is the nurse providing?
1. Health promotion. 2. Illness prevention. 3. Health restoration. 4. Mental health care.
The models of nursing care delivery have been numerous and varied throughout the history of nursing. What is a model for the delivery of nursing care in today's health care arena?
A) Team nursing B) Patient-centered care C) Primary nursing D) Functional nursing