The nurse is caring for a patient who experienced a blast injury to the eye. Which intervention would be appropriate?
A. Remove debris lodged in the eye.
B. Apply a warm compress to the eye.
C. Flush the eye with eyewash.
D. Encourage the patient to rub the eye to get out specks of dust.
Answer: C
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A) Cardiovascular B) Genitourinary C) Gastrointestinal D) Musculoskeletal
A client with chronic back pain is admitted to a local health care facility for respiratory depression secondary to an inadvertent overdose of his opioid analgesic. The client is to receive naloxone
Which of the following would the nurse include before administering naloxone? A) Monitor the client's blood pressure every 5 minutes. B) Review the client's allergy history and treatment modalities. C) Monitor vital signs every 5 to 15 minutes if the client is responsive. D) Monitor respiratory rate and rhythm of the client.
Which of the following is a correct use of abbreviations and symbols with client documentation?
a. 12.0 mg morphine sulfate b. 100.0 U heparin subcutaneous c. 0.5 mg atropine d. 15.0 U regular insulin with breakfast
The nurse is instructing a client who is at 10 weeks' gestation on smoking cessation and avoiding substance abuse because these substances will:
1. Interfere with hormone excretion of the fetus. 2. Stop the synthesis of protein in the developing fetus. 3. Pass into the developing fetus through the placenta very easily. 4. Facilitate the transfer of viruses and other diseases into the developing fetus.