Shock may cause death.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
True
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A client with hemophilia A is being prepared to receive a transfusion of clotting factors, and expresses concern about contracting HIV from the transfusion. The best explanation the nurse can provide is:
1. "You won't be receiving whole blood, so you shouldn't worry about HIV contamination." 2. "That certainly is always a concern. You can refuse the treatment if you prefer." 3. "Rigorous screening of donors and treatment of donated blood have significantly reduced the risk." 4. "The blood that is donated is screened, so you should not worry."
The nurse is caring for an older client that states, "I am not taking this medication anymore, and I am tired of being here." Which is the best action for the nurse to take?
1. Contact the client's family. 2. Discuss the therapeutic action of the medication. 3. Remind the client about their agreement for treatment. 4. Inform the client of their right to leave the facility AMA.
A patient's family member died in the 9/11 World Trade Center explosion
The patient says, "I can't go into tall buildings because I get sweaty, my heart races, and I can't breathe. I get terrifying feelings the building will explode." These symptoms suggest which diagnosis? a. OCD b. Generalized anxiety disorder c. Acute stress disorder d. Specific phobia
The LPN is administering a drug that is known to have a narrow therapeutic margin. The LPN recognizes that this means which of the following?
A. there is a limited time in which the drug may take effect B. there is only a small percentage of the population for whom the drug is effective C. there is the possibility that the drug may not cause the desired effect D. there is only a small difference between therapeutic and toxic dosages of the drug