Which of the following is an appropriate position for a child before administration of rectal medications?
a. Any position will work
b. One leg bent with knee to chest
c. Prone
d. Supine
Answer: b. One leg bent with knee to chest
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A) Begin range-of-motion exercises. B) Initiate incentive spirometry. C) Monitor vital signs. D) Insert nasogastric tube.
What factor influences older women's reluctance to seek medical care for problems of the reproductive system?
a. Embarrassment and cultural factors b. Denial c. Religious convictions d. Lack of free time
The patient scheduled for a bronchoscopy is given nothing by mouth (NPO) after midnight, before the procedure. The patient is complaining of being thirsty and requests some water on the morning of the procedure
The nurse should explain to the patient that the reason for keeping him NPO is to prevent: 1. accumulation of fluid in the lungs. 2. pulmonary infections. 3. vomiting and aspiration during the procedure. 4. a full bladder during surgery.
A nursing faculty is presenting a lecture on ethics. The correct definition of ethical distress is:
a. belief about worth as a standard to guide behavior b. knowing the correct action, but unable to perform due to constraints c. supporting the rights of a client during hospitalization d. being aware of the principles of right and wrong