What action should a nurse implement when caring for a patient diagnosed with a compound fracture?

a. Limit narcotics for 8 hours after surgery.
b. Monitor the patient's respirations every hour.
c. Assess for pulses distal to the injury.
d. Verify that the patient is not allergic to sulfa.


C
Assessing for pulses distal to the injury is performed to monitor for ineffective tissue perfusion.

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A. "Studies have not found human fetal risk, although animal fetuses are harmed by it." B. "There are no associated fetal risks with this drug and it is safe to take in pregnancy." C. "There haven't been any studies of this drug in human fetuses; I wouldn't take it." D. "We have to decide if the benefits of this drug outweigh the risk, as it can harm the fetus."

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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When a nurse delegates a treatment to be performed by other personnel,

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The "harm reduction" model is an approach that focuses on

1. Education 2. Law enforcement 3. Scare tactics 4. Rehabilitation

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