A nurse is required to administer a cleansing enema to a 9-year-old child. Which step
should the nurse follow?
A) Place the child in a prone position with her face down
B) Lower the child's bed and raise both the side rails
C) Fill the enema can with the prescribed solution at 110 degrees F
D) Insert the rectal tube 2 to 3 inches toward the umbilicus
D
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A patient with a 10-year history of alcoholism was admitted to the critical care unit with the diagnosis of acute pancreatitis. The patient is complaining of a pain in the left upper quadrant
Using a 1- to 10-point pain scale, the patient states the current level is at an 8 . To properly manage the patient's pain, the priority of nursing interventions is to a. administer antiemetics around the clock. b. administer analgesics around the clock. c. educate the patient and family on lifestyle changes. d. teach relaxation techniques.
For what should functional patterns of communication in the family setting provide a means?
a. Nurturing b. Information c. Closeness d. Openness
Clients taking urinary anti-infectives should receive instructions from the nurse to:
a. consume 3,000-4,000 of fluid per day. b. discontinue medication when symptoms subside. c. decrease oral fluid intake to prevent crystals from forming. d. consume plenty of cranberry and orange juice.
A nurse is caring for a 5-year-old child with a major burn. The health care provider has written a prescription to notify the health care provider if urine output falls to or below 2 ml/kg/hr
The child weighs 55 lb. The nurse should notify the health care provider if the milliliters of urine output is at or below _____ for an hour. (Record your answer in a whole number.) What will be an ideal response?