The nurse is preparing to clean a deep wound. What cleaning solution is the safest for all wounds?
A) Normal saline
B) Povidone-iodine
C) Dakin's solution
D) Hydrogen peroxide
A
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a. mind-body. b. body-movement. c. spiritual. d. energetic-touch.
The nurse is caring for a client who has chronic angina. Treatment for the condition has been unsuccessful. Which medication does the nurse anticipate will be prescribed?
1. Atenolol (Tenormin) 2. Nitroglycerin (Nitrostat) 3. Sildenafil (Viagra) 4. Ranolazine (Ranexa)
A public health nurse collaborates with agencies to address the problem of obesity in the community. Who would be the most appropriate people to include in this collaborative partnership? Select all that apply
a. Local health department staff members b. Restaurant owners c. Parks and recreation department staff members d. Church representatives
A patient undergoing surgery is receiving general anesthesia as well as a neuromuscular blocking agent. Which statement best indicates the primary reason for the neuromuscular blocking agent?
1. To potentiate analgesic effects 2. To prevent adverse effects associated with inhaled gases 3. To cause total skeletal muscle relaxation 4. To induce unconsciousness