A 36-year-old woman has been experiencing debilitating pain and fatigue for several months and has sought care on numerous occasions from several different care providers. She is now being assessed for fibromyalgia
The patient tells the clinic nurse that it is an incredible relief to have a possible diagnosis, stating, "I felt for so long that absolutely no one was taking me seriously." The nurse should recognize that this statement represents an improvement in which of the following nursing diagnoses?
A) Powerlessness
B) Ineffective coping
C) Ineffective therapeutic regimen management
D) Anxiety
A
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A nurse assesses an older adult client with the skin disorder shown below:
How should the nurse document this finding? a. Petechiae b. Ecchymoses c. Actinic lentigo d. Senile angiomas
Which aspect of intravenous therapy could the nurse safely delegate to the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)?
1. Watching the IV insertion site of the client who complained of pain at the site 2. Changing the IV site dressing on the client's left hand 3. Reporting client's complaints of pain or leakage from the IV site when bathing the client 4. Replacing client's IV solution when bag runs dry if it is only D5W, without medications added
Which step should the nurse take first when performing otic irrigation in an adult?
1) Warm the irrigation solution to room temperature. 2) Position the patient so she is sitting with her head tilted away from the affected ear. 3) Straighten the ear canal by pulling up and back on the pinna. 4) Place the tip of the nozzle into the entrance of the ear canal.
The available supply is labeled 50 mEq per 20 mL. Prepare a dose of 62 mEq. Express your answer to the nearest tenth
What will be an ideal response?