A resident has a catheter. Catheter care is given:
a. According to the care plan
b. Daily
c. Twice a day
d. Every shift
A
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A) Fracture of the cribriform plate B) Rupture of an ethmoid sinus C) Abrasion of the soft tissue D) Fracture of the nasal septum
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How should the nurse prepare to administer this drug to the patient? A) Saline lock the patient's IV and wait 15 minutes before administering phenytoin. B) Administer the drug orally due to the risk of precipitation. C) Thoroughly flush the patient's IV with normal saline. D) Mix the phenytoin in a 50 mL minibag of D5W.
Within traditional healing, which of the following would be considered a "cold" condition?
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A nurse should be aware of safety measures to prevent personal injury when lifting or moving clients. An appropriate principle to follow is:
A. Bend at the waist for lifting B. Tighten the stomach muscles and pelvis C. Keep the weight to be lifted away from the body D. Carry or hold the weight 1 to 2 feet above the waist