What should the nurse do for a patient with a sudden severe hemorrhage?
a. Go for help.
b. Drape the patient.
c. Apply direct pressure.
d. Put on clean or sterile gloves.
C
Apply direct pressure immediately. Seek assistance after pressure is applied. Maintaining asepsis and privacy is considered only if time and severity of blood loss permit inclusion of these activities.
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A) An ovulation suppressant B) A condom and spermicide C) A spermicidal suppository D) The rhythm (calendar) method
What should the nurse keep in mind when planning to communicate with a child who has autism?
a. The child has normal verbal communication. b. Expect the child to use sign language. c. The child may exhibit monotone speech and echolalia. d. The child is not listening if she is not looking at the nurse.
A 16-year-old student came to see the school nurse because she felt "nervous and shaky."
They reviewed her diet history, and the student admitted that she drank 5–6 cups of coffee every morning before school and caffeinated soda during the day despite the fact that her parents asked her to decrease her caffeine intake. The best response for the nurse would be: 1. "Caffeine is a form of drug and can cause serious health problems if overused.". 2. "You are probably not feeling well because you did not eat breakfast and have low blood sugar.". 3. "Many adults drink more caffeine that that in a day.". 4. " Caffeine is a central nervous depressant and can cause you to feel funny.".
After a comprehensive assessment, correctly written nursing diagnoses developed for psychiatric clients may include which of the following components? Select all that apply
A. Medical judgments related to the psychiatric disorder B. Unmet client needs present at the moment C. Supporting data that validate the diagnosis D. Outcomes that will be targets for nursing interventions E. Statements of client problems of a functional nature