The nurse is caring for a patient newly diagnosed with a primary brain tumor. The patient asks the nurse where his tumor came from. What would be the nurse's best response?
A) "Your tumor originated from somewhere outside the central nervous system."
B) "Your tumor is pituitary in origin."
C) "Your tumor originated from cells and structures within the brain."
D) "Your tumor is from nerve tissue somewhere in your body."
C
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The nurse is preparing to restart a patient's intravenous line and discovers that the patient has no usable veins in either arm. To solve this problem, the nurse should:
a. discuss the problem with the nurse in charge. b. not start the intravenous line. c. conduct an internet search for infusion journal articles. d. contact the physician and report the concern.
Which of the following would prevent cross-contamination by direct contact and decrease the risk of infection in the burn-injured patient?
a. Gloves are the only personal protective equipment worn when changing dressings that are in direct contact of body fluids. b. Family members only have to wear a gown when visiting a patient because masks will increase anxiety in the patient. c. Changing gloves and hand washing should be done when moving from area to area on the same patient. d. Sharing of equipment between patients in the same room does not show evidence of cross-contamination.
A patient on the unit has a deep decubitus ulcer. The family asks why the nurse debrides the ulcer and removes the dead cells. What is the nurse's best response to explain to the family why debridement is performed?
A) The lysosomes released by the dead cells in the area continue to kill other cells, destroying more tissue. B) The dead cells no longer contain histocompatible antigens causing a greater inflammatory response. C) Removing dead tissue forces oxygen to enter the damaged cells to regenerate them and to promote healing. D) The doctor ordered the procedure to be performed so it is done the way it is ordered because orders are always followed.
Your patient has been sent home on parenteral nutrition. You know that the patient on parenteral nutrition has a lot to cope with. What must a patient on parenteral nutrition learn to cope with? (Mark all that apply.)
A) Changes in lifestyle and relationships B) Loss of eating as a social behavior C) Depression related to loss of social support D) Sleep disturbances related to frequent urination during nighttime infusions