Which client has the most immediate need for IV access to deliver immediate analgesia with rapid titration?
a) Client who has sharp chest pain that increases with cough and shortness of breath
b) Client who reports excruciating lower back pain with hematuria
c) Client who is having an acute myocardial infarction with severe chest pain
d) Client who is having a severe migraine with an elevated blood pressure
Answer: c) Client who is having an acute myocardial infarction with severe chest pain
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A. Androgens B. Corticosteroids C. Growth hormone D. Insulin-like growth factor E. Somatostatin
The nurse is preparing to restart a patient's intravenous line and discovers that the patient has no usable veins in either arm. To solve this problem, the nurse should:
a. discuss the problem with the nurse in charge. b. not start the intravenous line. c. conduct an internet search for infusion journal articles. d. contact the physician and report the concern.
Which of the following would be an abnormal finding in assessment of an 80 year old male?
a. decreased cardiac output b. decreased stage IV sleep c. loss of hearing of low frequency tones d. age spots on the hands and face
In planning care for your Native-American patient who is taking herbal remedies and nutritional supplements, the nurse should inform the patient that:
1. herbs and vitamins are not helpful. 2. if herbs and vitamins are not harmful, they will be integrated into the plan of care. 3. medical research has shown that such alternative remedies are a waste of money. 4. in the hospital, no physician will prescribe anything other than accepted medical protocols.