The health care worker who is responsible for taking vital signs is the
A. nursing assistant.
B. physician.
C. charge nurse.
D. team leader.
Answer: A
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a. cardiac output of 6 L/min. b. hemoglobin of 8 g/dL. c. negative sputum culture and sensitivity. d. white blood cell count of 8000.
The nurse caring for a patient with HIV infection who is taking Retrovir, a nucleoside antiviral that is a reverse transcriptase inhibitor, should be especially observant for symptoms of:
1. decreased urine output. 2. hypertensive episodes. 3. jaundice. 4. edema of the face.
The nurse is educating a patient and the family about different types of stabilization devices. Which statement by the patient indicates that the patient understands the benefit of using a halo fixation device instead of Gardner-Wells tongs?
1. "I will have less pain if I use the halo device.". 2. "The halo device will allow me to get out of bed.". 3. "I am less likely to get an infection with the halo device.". 4. "The halo device does not have to stay in place as long.".
The greatest barrier to treatment for the mentally ill can be minimized by:
a. possessing adequate insurance coverage. b. implementing effective treatment modalities. c. employing sufficient numbers of mental health practitioners. d. formulating appropriate, accurate assessment tools for diagnosis.