The physician is considering administering an antidote to the heparin. Which generic drug is considered an antidote to heparin therapy?

During assessment of a client at risk for hematologic problems, the nurse palpates the client's spleen just below the ribs on the left side. What is the nurse's best action?

A. Document the finding as the only action. B. Ask about a history of mononucleosis. C. Apply an abdominal binder. D. Notify the physician.

A client expresses concern about the length of time it is taking to get results from a test. The nurse says, "This is a typical length of time for the test results to be processed."

Match the therapeutic communication technique with the example that best illustrates it. a. Broad open-ended statement or question e. Reassurance b. Reflection f. Summarization c. Clarification g. Acknowledgment d. Silence

Select the goal of cancer pain management

1. To reduce pain to a level agreed on between the patient and the providers 2. To completely alleviate pain 3. To make the patient comfortable with the least amount of medication 4. To use nonpharmacologic pain relief measures until pain reaches a scale of 7/10

A patient with moderate dementia does not remember her son's name. The son repeatedly questions the mother asking, "Do you know my name?" The mother invariably becomes agitated. The nurse can most effectively intervene by explaining to the son:

a. "Your mother is angry with you and is punishing you by ‘forgetting' who you are. Be patient and she'll get over it." b. "Your mother's dementia is preventing her from retaining information even for short periods of time. She senses your distress and becomes agitated." c. "You will need to reorient your mother often during your visits with her. With reinforcement, she may be able to begin to recall who you are." d. "Because you both become so distressed, it might be better if you come to see your mother less frequently and stay for only shorter periods of time."