Classic signs of a myocardial infarction consists of diaphoresis, sense of impending doom, chest pain, shortness of breath, indigestion, hot and pale skin
a. true
b. false
Answer: b. false
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1. Truth telling 2. Duty to do no harm 3. Faithfulness 4. Doing good
A patient is being manually weaned from mechanical ventilation. Which of the following should the nurse do to support the patient at this time?
1. Turn off the ventilator for the prescribed period of time. 2. Calmly reassure the patient and coach the patient to breathe independently. 3. Change the ventilator settings so the patient can breathe spontaneously between set breaths. 4. Have intubation equipment at the bedside.
A nurse is caring for a patient with low self-esteem. Which nonverbal communication should the nurse anticipate from this patient?
a. Arms crossed b. Staring at the nurse c. Smiling inappropriately d. Eyes pointed downward
A client tells the nurse they have been taking Imodium (loperamide) for diarrhea, but it has not helped. Which response should the nurse provide the client?
A. "Are you taking it after every episode of diarrhea?" B. "Imodium is not very effective against diarrhea." C. "How much Imodium are you taking daily?" D. "You may have to take the maximum dose for 2 or 3 days before diarrhea slows."