The nurse is caring for a patient with acute pancreatitis demonstrating signs of hypovolemic shock. Which interventions will be included in this patient's plan of care?
1. Administer high doses of potassium.
2. Monitor pulmonary arterial wedge pressure.
3. Administer several liters of intravenous fluids in the first few hours of treatment.
4. Administer anticholinergic medication.
5. Monitor central venous pressure.
2, 3, 5
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A nurse has gone to the human resources director to complain about a recent appraisal. The nurse informs the HR director he did not agree with some comments on the appraisal
Which of the following comments by the HR director would be appropriate? 1. ?You?ll need to follow up with your manager.? 2. ?You don?t have to agree with the appraisal but you do have to sign it.? 3. ?You have the right to file a written appeal.? 4. ?You should have one of your peers review your appraisal.?
A nurse is caring for a patient with a terminal illness whose prognosis is grim. The nurse informs the family about hospice care. What should the nurse let them know about hospice care?
a. It is designed for people who have less than a 6-month life expectancy. b. It is provided in the hospital setting. c. It helps to hasten the death process to relieve suffering. d. It has predetermined goals that will be explained at the right time.
A program designed to prevent adolescent pregnancies by encouraging abstinence or proper use of contraceptives should include:
A. a lecture about the immorality of intercourse outside marriage. B. discussion about safer sex as being responsible, mature, and more worry free. C. emphasis that they can only obtain contraceptives if their parents approve. D. advice about which contraceptive the nurse believes is best for them.
What information is required to communicate with the multidisciplinary team?
Mrs Smith presents for a nurse-led pre-admission assessment. She is an insulin-dependent diabetic with a BMI >45. What will be an ideal response?