The __________ wears a sterile gown and gloves and assists the surgical team by handing instruments to the surgeon and assistants, preparing sutures, receiving specimens for laboratory examination, and counting sponges and needles
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Scrub nurse
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A patient has been prescribed ribavirin for influenza A. The patient is experiencing nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. What would the nurse be sure to include in the patient teaching about this medication?
A) Do not take with anticholinergic medications. B) Do not take with acetaminophen or aspirin. C) Do not take with antiarrhythmics. D) Do not take with antacids.
Which of the following outcomes demonstrates a knowledge deficit in a caregiver's role of managing the child's sickle cell anemia?
a. seeks medical care at the first sign of an infection b. gives narcotics to assist with pain management in crisis episodes c. prohibit the child from playing football or soccer d. limits fluids in the evening to discourage bed-wetting
A PACU nurse is discharging a patient home after having surgery for trigeminal neuralgia. The nurse stresses to the patient not to rub the eye on the side affected by the neuralgia. Why would the nurse do this?
A) There is a perceptual deficit to the affected side of the face. B) The affected eye has no tears. C) There is a sensory deficit to the affected side of the face. D) The affected eye needs a shield.
Victim consciousness is the belief that people are at the mercy of circumstances beyond their control
Indicate whether the statement is true or false