Although pulse oximetry or ECG can provide a numerical number of the heart rate, it is essential to palpate the patient's pulse as well, as this gives information not provided by monitoring devices, such as strength (thready, bounding) and regularity (regular or irregular)
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
ANS: T
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A patient has been administered metoclopramide (Reglan) for nausea. Which of the following statements indicates that she has understood the teaching provided by the nurse?
A) "When I have episodes of nausea, I will drink clear liquids." B) "I may experience drowsiness with this medication." C) "I should eat before I take this medication." D) "I will need to take potassium with this medication."
A child with hemophilia plans on participating in a bicycling club. Which of the following recommendations should the nurse give to the child?
1. Consider a swim club instead of the bicycling club. 2. Wear kneepads, elbow pads, and a helmet while bicycling. 3. Participate only in the social activities of the club. 4. Do not join the club.
A nurse administrator is at a meeting with nurses on the quality council. Several new members are sitting on the council. They ask the nurse administrator to clarify what a nursing-sensitive outcome is
Which response by the nurse administrator best defines nursing-sensitive outcomes? a. "Nursing-sensitive outcomes determine the patient's progress as a result of prescribed treatments, such as medications." b. "Patient falls is an example of a nursing-sensitive outcome because they are directly affected by nursing interventions." c. "Nursing-sensitive outcomes promote universal health care." d. "We use nursing-sensitive outcomes at this hospital to evaluate nursing tasks and to determine safe staffing ratios."
The nursing assessment of a client leads the nurse to believe that the client equates illness with bodily imbalance
The client has indicated that she would prefer a holistic treatment. Which alternative treatment could the nurse suggest that would be in keeping with the client's health-illness beliefs? 1. Naturopathy 2. Acupuncture 3. Foot reflexology 4. Chiropractic adjustment