The nurse caring for a patient receiving a transfusion notes that 15 minutes after the infusion of packed red blood cells (PRBCs) has begun, the patient is having difficulty breathing and is experiencing chest tightness
What is the most appropriate initial action for the nurse to take?
A) Notify the patient's health care provider.
B) Stop the transfusion immediately.
C) Remove the patient's IV access.
D) Assess the patient's chest sounds and vital signs.
B
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What is the main purpose for using a volume-control device, such as a Buretrol or an infusion pump, to administer intravenous fluids to children?
a. To avoid fluid overload b. To aid in measuring intake c. To administer antibiotics d. To ensure adequate intravenous fluid intake
The nurse explains that the urge to void occurs when the bladder contain as little as ______ mL of urine
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
The nurse is teaching a high school health class on diet and exercise. Which of the following statements can she truthfully make?
A) As the intensity of activity increases, the proportion of energy used increases. B) As the duration of activity increases, the proportion of fat used decreases. C) Physically fit people use more energy and store more fat. D) During the first 1 to 2 minutes of exercise, stored fat is the primary fuel.
Jayla is a 9-year-old patient who has been diagnosed with migraines for almost 2 years. She is missing up to a week of school each month. Her headache diary confirms she averages four or five migraines per month
Which of the following would be appropriate? 1. Prescribe amitriptyline (Elavil) daily, start at a low dose and increase dosage slowly every 2 weeks until it's effective in eliminating migraines. 2. Encourage her mother to give her Excedrin Migraine (aspirin, acetaminophen, and caffeine) at the first sign of a headache to abort the headache. 3. Prescribe propranolol (Inderal) to be taken daily for at least 3 months. 4. Explain that it is rare for a 9-year-old child to get migraines and she needs an MRI to rule out a brain tumor.