When caring for a patient who receives tube feeding, you should
A) elevate the head while the feeding is infusing.
B) hang the formula when the bag is empty.
C) insert the tube prior to feeding the patient.
D) position the patient in the Sims' position.
A
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Management of increased intracranial pressure involves techniques aimed at controlling
A) the patient's environment and temperature. B) respiratory and blood pressure parameters. C) autonomic reflexes and patient anxiety. D) blood volume and CSF circulation.
Which assessment findings would increase the nurse's suspicion that a patient may have pericarditis? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply
1. Pericardial friction rub 2. Abdominal discomfort and nausea 3. Chest pain 4. Bradycardia 5. Distended neck veins
If you have a concern in practice you should first ______.
a. phone your local newspaper b. post a message on Twitter or Facebook c. tell everyone in the clinical area d. raise the concern internally with your line manager or mentor
Using the sense of smell to adjust an individual's mood is accomplished through:
A) Herbal therapy B) Aromatherapy C) Suggestion D) Ingestion