Which of the following interventions should be the first priority when treating a client experiencing chest pain while walking?
A) Sit the client down
B) Get the client back to bed
C) Obtain an ECG
D) Administer sublingual nitroglycerin
Ans: A) Sit the client down
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A. Applies silver nitrate (0.5% AgNO3) to the child's face B. Applies silver sulfadiazine (AgSD) to the child's face C. Checks electrolyte levels before applying silver nitrate D. Uses Sulfamylon (mafenide acetate) on child's ear burns
Which member of the collaborative team is most appropriate to cut the toenails of a diabetic patient?
a. Nurse b. Physical therapist c. Occupational therapist d. Podiatrist
The nurse is in charge of the flu vaccination program in the community. Which actions should the nurse take when planning and evaluating this program? Select all that apply
A) Measure epidemiologic statistics before and after administering the flu shots. B) Plan and evaluate influenza vaccinations regularly. C) Interview clients regarding their perception of the effectiveness of the vaccinations and use these data in planning future vaccinations. D) As new data regarding influenza vaccinations become available, modify the intervention accordingly. E) Evaluate the success of your program by comparing its results with those in other communities.
The nurse recognizes that a client experiencing anxiety related to a traumatic injury and the re-sulting pain is likely to experience the fight or flight response, which would cause which of the following assessment findings? (Select all that apply.)
1. Rectal temperature of 102.2° F 2. Pulse Ox of 97% on room air 3. Respirations of 30 breaths per minute 4. Heart rate greater than 100 beats per minute 5. Fasting glucose level of 118 mg/dL 6. Systolic blood pressure 26 mm Hg above baseline