The nurse is caring for a patient who has inhaled an airborne toxin. What is the priority of care?
A) Protect the patient's airway.
B) Administer supplemental oxygen.
C) Protect the airways of rescuers.
D) Administer antidote to toxin.
C
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A nurse is caring for a 35-year-old female patient who recently started taking antidepressants after repeated attempts at fertility treatment. The patient tells the nurse, "I feel happier, but my sex drive is gone." Which nursing diagnosis has the highest
a. Sexual dysfunction b. Ineffective coping c. Deficient knowledge about contraception d. Risk for self-directed violence
A patient diagnosed with anorexia nervosa is resistant to weight gain. What is the rationale for establishing a contract with the patient to participate in measures designed to produce a specified weekly weight gain?
a. Because severe anxiety concerning eating is expected, objective and subjective data may be unreliable. b. Patient involvement in decision making increases sense of control and promotes compliance with treatment. c. Because of increased risk of physical problems with refeeding, the patient's permission is needed. d. A team approach to planning the diet ensures that physical and emotional needs will be met.
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Which of the following statements is true about Giardia lamblia?
A. Children are least susceptible to Giardia infection. B. Giardia lamblia can exist even in chlorinated water. C. Giardia is transmitted by blood contact. D. Giardia lamblia is a flagellated protozoan that resides in the salivary glands of the Anopheles mosquito.