A pt suffered an electrical injury with the entrance site on the left hand and the exit site on the left foot is admitted to the burn unit. Which intervention is most important for the nurse to include in this pt's plan of care?
a. continuous cardiac monitoring
b. perform passive range of motion
c. evaluate LOC
d. assess lung sounds q4h
Ans: a. continuous cardiac monitoring
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A) It is necessary to regularly test for blood–drug incompatibilities that may develop during treatment. B) It is necessary to ensure that the patient's drug levels are therapeutic but not toxic. C) It is needed to determine if additional medications will be needed to potentiate the effects of lithium. D) It is needed in order to confirm the patient's adherence to the drug regimen.
In the cardiac cycle, once the pressure in the left ventricle exceeds that in the aorta and the pressure in the right ventricle exceeds that in the pulmonary artery, the
a. A-V node is stimulated. c. A-V valves open. b. semilunar valves open. d. semilunar valves close.
A nursing quality improvement supervisor is proposing to enhance the current quality improve-ment program. One of the most important themes that a nursing quality improvement supervisor should consider is:
a. budgetary considerations. b. collaboration between health care teams. c. regular staff training programs. d. suggestions from patients.
You are the nurse evaluating a new patient's laboratory results. Based upon the laboratory findings, what will cause the release of antidiuretic hormone (ADH)?
A) Increased serum sodium B) Decreased serum sodium C) Decrease in serum osmolality D) Decrease in thirst