Emergency Medical Services contacts the Emergency Department with the report that they are transporting a client who was the victim of a motor vehicle crash. The paramedics report that the client is stable but has multiple contusions
How should the nurse prepare for this client? A)
Obtain ice packs to apply to the wounds.
B)
Request gauze to pack the wounds.
C)
Notify the surgical staff that a surgical client soon will be arriving.
D)
Organize suture material to close the wounds.
A
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Which of the following items would be part of the initial assessment for this patient? Select all that apply. A) Check for signs of bleeding in the gums and/or mouth. B) Check pupils for reaction. C) Check IV sites or any areas where the patient may have had labs drawn for bleeding. D) Check for altered level of consciousness.
The patient demands to see the actual medical record of a hospitalization that occurred 1 year ago. How should the hospital handle this request?
1. Deny the demand; the patient has no legal right to this record. 2. Have the patient come to the hospital to review the original record. 3. Send the patient a copy of the medical record by registered mail. 4. Do not comply with this demand unless the patient provides a subpoena for the record.
An older adult client says to the nurse, "I'm gaining weight around my middle and my legs look like chicken legs." An appropriate response by the nurse to this client is:
1. "Older people often put on weight around the middle, but lose muscle in the legs, making the legs appear thinner. This is normal." 2. "Have you been doing any exercises to slim down your middle?" 3. "This is very unusual. I will let the healthcare provider know." 4. "Let's talk about your diet to see why you're gaining weight around your middle."
The drug nalbuphine (Nubain) is an agonist-antagonist (partial agonist). The nurse understands that which is a characteristic of partial agonists?
a. They have anti-inflammatory effects. b. They are given to reverse the effects of opiates. c. They have a higher potency than agonists. d. They have a lower dependency potential than agonists.