The term used to describe dizziness, or a whirling feeling in the head, is ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
vertigo
The medical term for dizziness, or a whirling feeling in the head, is vertigo.
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A) Meticulous hand hygiene B) Timely administration of antibiotics C) Provision of a nutrient-dense diet D) Maintaining a sterile care environment
The nurse is caring for a patient with an external fixator device. What care should the nurse provide to this patient?
A. Explaining that bathing in a tub can be resumed after 3 days B. Adjusting the tension on the pins whenever the patient experiences pain C. Cleansing pin sites per orders to reduce the chance of infection D. Encouraging the patient to keep the limb with the external fixator very still
The nurse is providing care for a patient who is unconscious. What nursing intervention takes highest priority?
A) Maintaining accurate records of intake and output B) Maintaining a patent airway C) Inserting a nasogastric (NG) tube as ordered D) Providing appropriate pain control
When planning care for a patient who is mechanically ventilated, the nurse will include interventions to address which potential complications? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected
Select all that apply. 1. Cardiovascular compromise 2. Community acquired pneumonia (CAP) 3. Barotrauma 4. Volutrauma 5. Anxiety from lack of synchrony with the ventilator