The client with ventricular tachycardia is unresponsive and has no pulse. What is the nurse's best action?
A. Carry out emergency cardioversion.
B. Begin CPR.
C. Administer an ampule of epinephrine.
D. Begin immediate defibrillation.
D
A client with pulseless VT should be defibrillated immediately. If the defibrillator is not availa-ble, the nurse should initiate CPR and then defibrillate as soon as possible.
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A) "They confirmed my diagnosis with a lymph node biopsy, and I'll get radiation treatment soon because it's fairly early stage." B) "They took a sample of my lymph nodes, and I'll be having surgery soon that will hopefully cure my lymphoma." C) "My blood work came back positive for NHL, and I'm meeting with my oncologist to discuss chemotherapy soon." D) "Since the tests show NHL, I'm going to pursue my options for palliative care because I'm committed to dying with dignity."
An acutely ill patient is receiving in the hospital's critical care unit. In addition to being delirious, the patient is simultaneously exhibiting significant signs of anxiety
The critical care nurse should recognize that this patient has a heightened risk of having what nursing diagnosis? A) Risk for Aspiration B) Risk for Impaired Skin Integrity C) Risk for Injury D) Risk for Imbalanced Body Temperature
A patient who lives alone has a BMI of 34. What strategy should the nurse suggest to help this patient reduce overeating?
1. Prepare a meal and eat it in the dining room. 2. Eat out more often to control portion size. 3. Read a book while eating as a distraction from the food. 4. Cook once a week and store the leftovers to reduce the need to cook again.
A 16-year-old patient is diagnosed with severe nodulocystic acne vulgaris and is to receive treatment with isotretinoin (Accutane). What patient education about medication side effects is appropriate for the nurse to provide?
(Select all that apply.) a. "You should wear protective clothing or sunscreen when outside." b. "This medication may cause nosebleeds." c. "You may experience an increase in hair growth." d. "You may experience dryness or itching of the skin and nose." e. "You may experience sores in the mouth."