A man is rushed to the ER with a deep wound on his left leg. A tourniquet is used to isolate his leg and an intravenous injection of a local anesthetic is administered to the leg before performing a short surgical procedure. This is referred to as a ________.
A. Bier block
B. spinal blockade
C. epidural blockade
D. caudal blockade
Answer: A
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a. schedule the client a bilateral mammogram b. allow the client to come into the office for a breast exam c. telling the client there is nothing to worry about d. listen to the client and explain the differences between fibrocystic breasts and breast neoplasms
An older client comes to the clinic accompanied by her caregiver. The client complains of burning during urination. The client describes her appetite as good and reports no other physical issues
Further assessment reveals electrolyte imbalances, dehydration, and body odor. The caregiver, who sits next to the client, often finishes the client's sentences when the client cannot seem to find the words to express her thoughts. The history does not reveal any chronic medical problems. The nurse should: A) Ask the caregiver to remain in the waiting room while the client is being examined. B) Alert hospital security as to the potential for violence. C) Contact the local authorities. D) Encourage the caregiver to stay with the client to provide information about her health.
The nurse instructs the client that a person's sense of identity as a male or female develops from which of the following? Select all that apply
A) Sexual reassignment surgery B) Self-identity C) Numerous sexual partners D) Biology E) Identity imposed by others
A nurse is researching the concept of caring as it relates to specific situations in the clinical area. More specifically, the nurse is interested in caring as it relates to cultural differences
Of the following theorists, which would be of the most help to this nurse researcher? 1. Florence Nightingale 2. Jean Watson 3. Dorothea Orem 4. Madeline Leininger