Pressure sores cannot develop if a patient gets up in a chair frequently.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
False
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An adult patient is in respiratory failure and requires mechanical ventilation. The nurse who is caring for the patient should:
A) Set the machine to deliver tidal volume between 10 and 15 mL/kg. B) Record the patient's peak expiratory pressure. C) Measure carbon dioxide partial pressure after 30 minutes of ventilation. D) Monitor the patient's blood pressure every 15 minutes.
What causes the 3% of strokes known to occur in persons younger than 45 years of age? (Select all that apply.)
a. Drug abuse b. Alcohol abuse c. Birth control pills d. Sickle cell anemia e. Hemophilia
Which statement made by a client prescribed trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (Septra) should the nurse be concerned about?
A. "I will take this prescription with water." B. "I forgot to take iron today." C. "I will not take my warfarin at the same time." D. "If I go out I will make sure to use a strong sunscreen."
As a nursing assistant, you note skin irritation around a cast. You should notify the physician immediately
True False