If the unconscious patient vomits, turn the head to one side to prevent vomitus from being drawn back into the lungs
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The nurse understands that due to her developmental stage, the girl is at risk of which of the following? A) Viewing her baby sister's illness as her fault B) Harming the baby C) Experiencing clinical depression D) Creating an imaginary friend to cope with the situation
The nurse, caring for a patient with a large abdominal wound, suspects the patient has necrotizing fasciitis because of which of the following clinical findings?
1. multiple blisters that have a grey-colored foul smelling exudate 2. wound is red and edematous 3. wound is warm and the patient has an elevated temperature 4. patient is complaining of thirst and is becoming agitated
A nurse is working with several community members in an inner-city environment to help address the broken windows and damaged buildings in their community
They've had several residents volunteer to repair the damages overnight to keep the community looking well cared for. This is an example of: A. Community organization B. Community empowerment C. Community partnerships D. None of the above.
A woman diagnosed with hepatitis B virus (HBV) delivers a 6-pound 2-ounce baby boy. Which of the following actions should the nurse anticipate will be provided to the infant?
a. HBV-immune globulin less than 12 hours after birth and then HBV vaccine series b. Intravenous antibiotics for 12 hours c. Antiviral eye medication less than 2 hours after birth d. There is no treatment that is safe and effective for infants.