A critically ill patient has developed multiple organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS). What should the nursing goal for management of the patient with impending MODS center on?
A) Early normalization of SvO2 and acid–base balance
B) Use of intravenous drotrecogin alfa (Xigris)
C) Specific organ system support
D) General intensive nursing care
A
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1. notify the physician immediately. 2. move the newborn to an isolation nursery. 3. document the finding as erythema toxicum. 4. take the newborn's temperature and obtain a culture of one of the vesicles
All of the following statements describe explicit rules in organizational culture EXCEPT
A. They are visible to staff and visitors. B. They are not discussed openly. C. They are designed to ensure safe and quality care. D. They provide clear expectations about what the culture should be.
Which information should the nurse include in the teaching for a client prescribed an antiretroviral agent?
A. Monitor your blood pressure daily. B. Weigh yourself daily. C. Use barrier protection when genital lesions are present. D. Practice good handwashing.
A risk factor for the development of osteoporosis is
A) lack of exercise. B) unprotected sex. C) smoking. D) diabetes mellitus.