Which of the following nursing interventions should the nurse perform when a client with spinal trauma may not be able to cough?
A) Administer oxygen as prescribed. C) Maintain a patent airway.
B) Use mechanical ventilation. D) Suction the airway.
D
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When counseling a group of retirees, the nurse states that what percentage of newly diagnosed type 2 diabetic adult patients are middle-aged or older?
a. 30% to 40% b. 40% to 50% c. 60% to 70% d. 85% to 90%
An example of monitoring outcomes in CQI would be:
A) Timeliness of medication administration B) Number of infections reported in clients with indwelling catheters C) Complaints related to room temperature D) Staffing ratios in ICU
The nurse is inspecting a client's chest and upper extremities. Which of the following would be the appropriate method for the nurse to assess these body areas?
1. Examine the right arm, the chest, and then the left arm. 2. Examine the left arm, the chest, and then the right arm. 3. Examine the left arm, the right arm, and then the chest. 4. Examine the chest and examine the arms at the conclusion of the exam as the client is re-dressing.
Mark and Julie have been married for 5 years. Julie is very attractive and has recently had an affair with a neighbor. She is jealous of Mark and his career and frequently accuses him of "running around." Julie is demonstrating:
A) Identification B) Reaction formation C) Denial D) Projection/scapegoatism