A 9-year-old girl who has fallen from a second story window is brought to the emergency department. Which assessment would be a priority?
A) Evaluating pupils for equality and reactivity
B) Monitoring oxygen saturation levels
C) Asking the child if she knows where she is
D) Using the appropriate pain assessment scale
B
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A nurse manager recognizes the need to expand her professional network as she begins a job search for a middle-management position. Which of the following actions is least likely to expand her job-searching network?
a. Reviewing her address book or card file for names and phone numbers of former colleagues who are now in middle-management positions b. Making an appointment to meet with a former instructor from her graduate program in nursing administration c. Making a long overdue return call to a former colleague who is now a chief nurse executive d. Attending a state-level conferences for nurse managers and executives and volunteering to help with professional organizations' informal luncheons and receptions
The nurse knows teaching about fiber intake has been effective when the client states:
1. "The more the better.". 2. "If I eat fiber, I won't get constipated.". 3. "A bowl of oatmeal for breakfast and an apple with lunch will provide almost all the fiber I need for a day.". 4. "Fiber causes diarrhea.".
A client is ordered to receive an anticholinergic to control the symptoms of Parkinson's disease. The nurse is teaching the client precautions about the medication class. What would be included in the treatment plan? (Select all that apply.)
a. Use sunglasses to deal with photophobia. b. Drooling is a common side effect. c. Have routine eye examinations. d. Void before taking the medication. e. Anticholinergics have few interactions with other medications. f. Ensure adequate fiber in the diet.
The personnel budget is based on the calculations of which factors? (Select all that apply.)
a. Average daily census b. Patient safety factors c. Hours per patient day d. Number of staff e. Nurse/patient ratios