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The nurse is caring for a patient who has been admitted for the treatment of AIDS. In the morning, the patient tells the nurse that he experienced night sweats and recently "coughed up some blood." What is the nurse's most appropriate action?
A) Assess the patient for additional signs and symptoms of Kaposi's sarcoma. B) Review the patient's most recent viral load and CD4+ count. C) Place the patient on respiratory isolation and inform the physician. D) Perform oral suctioning to reduce the patient's risk for aspiration.
After giving two breaths to an adult client who is not breathing, the rescuer should assess the client for:
a. return of consciousness c. strength of carotid pulse b. rise and fall of the chest d. tolerance of rescue breathing
The nurse is instructing a client about quinidine, which has been prescribed for supraventricular tachycardia. What should the nurse include in this teaching?
1. Take an extra dose if a dose is missed. 2. Skip a dose if the heart rate is below 100. 3. Take the medication exactly as ordered. 4. Ignore symptoms like dizziness, as this is an expected side effect.
A new nurse understands that organization is key to providing safe, effective care. Which of the following actions would help to achieve this? (Select all that apply.)
a. Memorize her assignment and patient re-ports. b. Create a work organization sheet. c. Keep info about each patient on separate sheets of paper. d. Write down all pertinent patient info. e. Minimize distractions during report.