After removing a client's intravenous catheter from the upper extremity, the nurse notes the client has persistent bleeding despite applying firm pressure. Which action will the nurse take?
A. Hold the client's arm above the level of the heart.
B. Place the client's arm in the dependent position.
C. Lower the client's head of the bed.
D. Apply a tourniquet to the client's arm.
Answer: A
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The patient is upset because her doctor has not been to see her today. The nurse tells the patient the doctor will be in by 3 p.m., even though the nurse does not know this to be true. This nurse has violated the ethical principle of _____________
ANS:
A nurse you are working with gets sick and goes home. You know that she charted before giving her medications, and you saw her passing some medications. You are not sure who got their medications and who did not. Mrs
G, a patient who is alert and oriented and a reliable historian for herself, sees you and says, "That new nurse forgot my medication this morning. It's my heart medication and I need it. Would you get it for me?" You see the medication has been charted already. Your next action would be: A) Refuse the patient, telling her, "You're mistaken, Mrs. G. That medication is signed for, so you must have gotten it." B) Give Mrs. G her heart medication and assume she is right. C) Call the physician. D) Inform your supervisor of the entire situation.
The nurse is planning care for a patient with a chronic illness. What intervention should the nurse include in the plan of care?
A. Instruct on ways to minimize the impact of the chronic illness. B. Limit activities until symptoms subside. C. Suggest lifestyle alterations to prepare for more challenging symptom management in the future. D. Encourage to seek medical care weekly.
The nurse is caring for a patient who is scheduled for surgery. Which nursing action should the nurse use to address the patient's psychological concerns?
a. Provide privacy to allow the patient to ask questions. b. Use correct, technical medical terminology in explanations. c. Instruct the patient to ask the surgeon all surgical questions. d. Provide information to a patient who says, "I do not want to know."