The nurse suspects that a client is developing malignant hyperthermia. Which is the priority nursing intervention?
A. Administer dantrolene intravenously.
B. Control associated symptoms.
C. Discontinue the triggering prescription.
D. Rapidly assess for supporting signs and symptoms.
Answer: D
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A nurse assesses a client and strongly suspects child abuse. What should the nurse do next?
1. Ask the child to speak to the police. 2. Report the finding to child protection authorities. 3. Provide necessary immediate care and arrange for follow-up care of the injured. 4. Tell the parents that the nurse suspects abuse.
The most important nursing action in preventing neonatal infection is
a. Good handwashing b. Isolation of infected infants c. Separate gown technique d. Standard Precautions
The school nurse is caring for a 10-year-old boy whose single mother's boyfriend is living with them. Which may be an indicator of violence in the home?
A) He expresses his feeling with art. B) He reports no health issues such as stomachaches. C) He recently started smoking. D) He is involved in after-school activities.
A client with diabetes mellitus who has been taught about dietary management of the disease wishes to have 8 oz of nonfat yogurt with breakfast. The nurse determines that the client understands diet management when the client states that which action will be taken after eating the nonfat yogurt?
A. Not eating ice cream for 2 days B. Omitting 8 oz of skim milk from that meal C. Omitting salad dressing and butter at lunchtime D. Eating only half of an allowed meat product at supper