A hematoma can be caused by:
a. excessive probing to locate a vein.
b. failure to insert the needle far enough into the vein.
c. penetration of the needle through a vein
d. all of the above
d. all of the above
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A client is experiencing a significant change from his normal health. In the first stage of an acute illness, the nurse can expect the client to report having:
A) bleeding. B) cough. C) fever. D) pain.
A 5-year-old client has an elevated temperature as a result of a viral respiratory tract infection. What nonopioid drug should be given to decrease the child's body temperature?
a. Aspirin b. Acetaminophen c. Diflunisal d. Sodium salicylate
When giving a patient a whirlpool bath, you should
A) pour liquid soap into the whirlpool. B) leave the patient alone so he or she may relax. C) drape the patient's genital area with a bath towel. D) set the water temperature to 105ºF.
The nurse is caring for a patient who recently underwent ileal conduit surgery. Which nursing diagnosis is the highest priority for this patient?
a. Ineffective sexuality pattern related to changed body structure b. Social isolation related to potential for accidental leakage of urine c. Knowledge deficit related to care and maintenance of ostomy appliance d. Disturbed body image related to presence of stoma and appliance