What is the best course of action in the case of hemorrhage from either the nose or ear canal?
A) Cover the area with a soft, porous dressing
B) Apply direct pressure to the upper face
C) Squeeze the nostrils closed
D) Apply pressure to the forehead
Answer: A) Cover the area with a soft, porous dressing
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A) Increased fluid loss B) Decreased vitamin absorption C) Improved protein digestion D) Increased antibody production
A client with acute renal failure develops hyperkalemia. What drug should the nurse be prepared to administer?
A. Kayexalate B. Furosemide C. Dopamine D. Mannitol
A patient asks how elevating the legs at night will decrease nocturi
a. What is the nurse's best response? a. All that fluid gets into circulation before you go to bed. b. Decreased swelling makes it easier to ambulate at night. c. It won't help; that's an old wives' tale you heard. d. This measure helps dehydrate you before bedtime.
While being taught to apply a topical medication, the patient begins to vomit. Which action should the nurse take to meet the patient's human needs?
a. Provide a clean gown before resuming the teaching. b. Position an emesis basin for patient use while teaching. c. Provide medication prescribed for nausea and vomiting. d. Wait for the vomiting to stop and begin the teaching session again.