When assessing an adolescent for warning signs of suicide risk, the nurse would expect to observe which of the following?
A) Improved schoolwork
B) Elevated mood
C) Giving away prized possessions
D) Increased energy level
C
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Which possibilities will the nurse investigate? Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. The home's foundation for a possible radon leak 2. The home's water pipes 3. The dirt surrounding the house 4. The presence of imported toys or antique baby furniture 5. Gas stored in cans
The nurse is teaching a childbirth preparation class for women who will have planned cesarean births for medical need. What potential complications of this operation does the nurse describe?
A. Chronic pain B. Sexual dysfunction C. Subsequent placental problems D. Urinary tract injury E. Wound dehiscence
The patient reports a sharp stabbing pain when the nurse inflates the balloon during insertion of an indwelling urinary catheter. What should the nurse do in response to the patient report of pain?
a. Deflate the balloon. b. Remove the catheter. c. Advance the catheter 2 inches. d. Reassure the patient that it will pass.
A 45-year-old patient is admitted to the emergency department with severe abdominal pain and rebound tenderness. Vital signs include temperature 102° F (38.3° C), pulse 120, respirations 32, and blood pressure (BP) 82/54. Which prescribed intervention should the nurse implement first?
a. Administer IV ketorolac (Toradol) 15 mg. b. Draw blood for a complete blood count (CBC). c. Obtain a computed tomography (CT) scan of the abdomen. d. Infuse 1 liter of lactated Ringer's solution over 30 minutes.