Of the methods listed, which is the best option for taking the temperature of an unconscious patient?
A. Oral
B. Axillary
C. Rectal
D. Groin
Answer: C
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a. Contact the admitting physician. b. Administer drug over 10 minutes. c. Mix medication with 0.9% normal saline. d. Administer via central line.
Elizabeth, an RN with approximately 15 years of service on your unit, walks away from one of the learning sessions on IV care and you overhear her telling a colleague that she thought the session was a waste of time because "the unit has been using
heparin for years and there has never been any adverse effects." According to Havelock (1973), this comment may originate from failure in which phase of the six phases of planned change? a. Generating self-renewal b. Choosing the solution c. Diagnosing the problem d. Building a relationship
The nurse outlines nutritional needs for the patient with multiple sclerosis (MS). What interven-tions should be emphasized for inclusion in the dietary intake? (Select all that apply.)
a. Intake of at least 1500 mL of fluid daily b. Inclusion of high-fiber foods c. A high carbohydrate level in the diet d. Adding calcium and vitamin D e. Ensuring a high fat content
Which of the following is initially appropriate in the management of a patient's diagnosed problem?
A. Inform the patient of the treatment plan. B. Give the patient detailed written instructions regarding the treatment plan. C. Inform the patient that the plan has been tailored to his or her needs. D. Inform the patient of treatment options and possible results.