The emergency room staff is caring for a patient with an acute inflammatory intestinal disorder who is being observed to rule out appendicitis. Which intervention is contraindicated?
a. Give nothing by mouth until seen by a health care provider
b. Measure intake and output
c. Apply heat to the abdomen
d. Encourage bed rest
C
No heat is applied because this may increase circulation to the appendix and lead to rupture.
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a. Overall cognitive abilities are progressively degraded by neuron loss in the cerebral cortex with aging. b. Improving cognitive functions in an older person calls for sporadic mental activity around ideas the person finds significant and interesting. c. Nerve cells regenerate in the hippocampus. d. Mood does not influence an older person ability to remember verbal instructions.
A 58-year-old male client is seen for a routine health check. During the visit, the client reports plans to marry a younger woman in her 20s. The client voices concern about the need to worry at this stage of life about contraceptives
What response by the nurse is indicated? A) "It is still possible at this time of life to father a child." B) "After age 50, you are considered virtually infertile." C) "You will only need to be concerned about fertility for another few years." D) "You should have a vasectomy to avoid fathering a child."
A nurse has been studying Levenstein's characteristics of a profession. The nurse demonstrates adequate understanding when interpreting which of the following components as part of the model?
a. A code of ethics b. A systematic, defined progression of edu-cation c. An accreditation process d. Publications or journal for the profession
While assessing the development of a 9-month-old client, the nurse asks the mother if the child actively looks for toys when they are placed out of sight. Which is the nurse assessing with this question to the parent?
1. Transductive reasoning 2. Conservation 3. Centration 4. Object permanence