A patient has been placed on a feeding tube. To prevent aspiration, a nurse should place the patient's bed in the
1. Flat position.
2. Fowler position.
3. Trendelenburg position.
4. Semi-Fowler position.
ANS: 4
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A 25-year-old woman comes to the clinic because of a chronic, nonproductive cough. Assessment reveals that she has a history of asthma and dextromethorphan, (Robitussin) is prescribed for her. The nurse will question this order because
A) serotonin syndrome may result. B) persistent coughing may develop. C) respiratory secretions may be thickened. D) secretions may be retained.
A newborn is diagnosed with patent ductus arteriosus. The nurse anticipates that the physician will most likely order which medication?
A) Alprostadil B) Heparin C) Indomethacin D) Spironolactone
Which set of arterial blood gases would the nurse expect to find in a client who developed a pulmonary embolism 15 minutes ago?
A. pH 7.30, HCO3– 22 mEq/L, PCO2 60 mm Hg, PO2 66 mm Hg B. pH 7.38, HCO3– 22 mEq/L, PCO2 45 mm Hg, PO2 96 mm Hg C. pH 7.47, HCO3– 23 mEq/L, PCO2 25 mm Hg, PO2 82 mm Hg D. pH 7.30, HCO3– 28 mEq/L, PCO2 65 mm Hg, PO2 75 mm Hg
The nurse is caring for a client who had a left mastectomy several years ago and was admitted to the acute care facility secondary to lymphangitis
What nursing interventions will be included in the plan of care? Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. Increase activity levels. 2. Elevate left arm. 3. Application of heat to the left arm 4. Massage of the left arm 5. Keep the client in the supine position as often as possible.