A male client, scheduled for angiography, expresses his fear and anxiety to the nurse about the use of intravenous radioactive substances in the test. How should the nurse help him overcome his apprehension?
A) Distract the client's attention from the test.
B) Discuss the client's anxiety with the physician.
C) Arrange for a radioactive expert to have a talk with the client.
D) Offer assurance about the safety of radioactive substances.
D
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A) The functional and causal nature of the variables B) The statement of purpose and the research questions C) The independent variable and the dependent variable D) Statistical testing and the null hypothesis
Total parenteral nutrition (TPN) has been ordered for a patient who is recovering from burns in the intensive care unit. The patient currently has a peripheral intravenous (IV) line as well as a central venous catheter
The nurse should reiterate in the patient's care plan the importance of administering TPN in a central line because: A) Central lines are more durable than peripheral IV lines. B) Infiltration of a peripheral IV that is being used to deliver TPN can result in tissue necrosis. C) The high osmolarity of TPN requires administration into a large volume of blood. D) TPN must be infused at an hourly rate that exceeds the capacity of a peripheral IV.
Provision of health services by the school nurse is the anchor of the school health program. Using your knowledge of common management styles, the school nurse must adopt what management position to address the diverse needs of students?
A) Autocratic B) Laissez faire C) Democratic D) Central
The nurse is preparing the body of a patient who was killed in a car accident for the family to view. Which of the following steps would be contraindicated?
A) Removal of all IVs and other medical tubing. B) Clean, position, and cover the patient with a sheet, exposing only the head and a hand. C) Inform the family that they can have as much time alone with the patient as they wish. D) Respect all religious and cultural practices of the family.