A critically ill patient is being transferred from one agency to another. Under what circumstances should the transfer most clearly be done by air as opposed to ground transport?
A) Current weather includes limited visibility
B) Minimal ground traffic
C) Ground transfer takes too much time
D) Agencies are in close proximity
C
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A) analgesic. B) antiemetic. C) antipyretic. D) antineoplastic.
A patient says, "The people I work with hate me even though I'm given the hardest assignment. My boss makes it look like I'm doing less than the others.". An appropriate response by the nurse would be:
a. "It seems like you're in a very difficult position. No job is worth that kind of stress. Why not change jobs?" b. "You can't have the hardest assignment and yet your co-workers don't see that and hate you. How can you be so sure that you're hated?" c. "I think you should sit down and talk out your feelings with your boss. Perhaps you can come to a more agreeable situation with your co-workers.". d. "Let me see if I understand. Your assignment appears to be easy, but it is really difficult. You feel your co-workers won't see that it's hard, and they'll hate you.".
The most common environmental health hazard is
a. Lead poisoning b. Pesticides c. Indoor air pollution d. Outdoor air pollution
The nurse notes an abrasion on the client's elbow. Appropriate nursing interventions include: Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Wound should be left open to air. 2. Client should be pulled up in bed. 3. Do not wear rings or jewelry when providing care. 4. Encourage increased fluid intake. 5. Wound should be kept clean and dry.