An ion is a particle that carries an electrical ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
charge
An ion is a particle carrying an electrical charge.
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The nurse is caring for an older adult patient who has recently moved into a skilled nursing facility. The patient is displaying anxiety, fear, and loneliness after the change in living environment
Which actions by the nurse will help to decrease the patient's stress of transition? Select all that apply. 1. Provide the patient with decisions in a direct manner. 2. Accommodate the patient's normal routines and preferences. 3. Provide the patient with resources to help in making decisions. 4. Encourage the patient to discuss feelings related to relocation. 5. Assist the patient to communicate with family members.
The nurse caring for a patient who is postcarotid endarterectomy is aware that which of the following symptoms indicates a postoperative complication:
A) Swelling of the neck B) Uncontrolled hypertension C) Increase in neurologic deficits D) Pain at the site of the endarterectomy
A client diagnosed with a benign brain tumor asks, "What is a gamma knife?" The nurse explains that "It is:
1. A method of providing a focused dose of radiation at your tumor.". 2. A radioactive seed or capsule implanted into the tumor.". 3. A robotic arm device that delivers multiple beams of radiation to the tumor.". 4. The traditional method of providing radiation to a tumor.".
During the admission assessment the patient states, "I am allergic to morphine." Which response by the nurse is the priority?
1) "I will note this on your chart and we will be sure not to use this if you are in pain." 2) "I will ask your doctor to prescribe diphenhydramine, which will allow us to administer morphine safely." 3) "What medication can you take for pain that you are not allergic to?" 4) "What symptoms did you experience when you were given morphine?"