When a patient emerges in a very restless state, the nurse must first assess for
a. anxiety. c. hyponatremia.
b. hypoxia. d. gastric distention.
B
When a nurse encounters a restless, confused postoperative patient, the first measure is to ensure that the agitation is not the result of hypoxia.
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The nurse is caring for a patient diagnosed with gallstones. The patient's medical record indicates the presence of two gallstones less than 1.5 inches. The patient is obese and has a history of insulin-dependent diabetes
The patient asks the nurse why he could not have a lithotripsy. The nurse points out that the criteria for the procedure are rigid and that he failed to meet them because: a. he has only two gallstones. b. the gallstones are all less than 1.5 inches. c. he is obese. d. he is diabetic.
The nurse is planning developmental care for a preterm infant in the neonatal intensive care unit. Which interventions should the nurse include in this patient's plan of care? (Select all that apply.)
A) Provide audio stimulation with the use of music. B) Stop procedures if the infant shows signs of distress. C) Provide a nest with blankets to provide a sense of security. D) Provide tactile stimulation by tickling the bottom of the feet. E) Provide care consistently so the infant develops sleep/wake cycles.
How does the western worldview of spirituality impact nursing practice?
A) Scientific advances are more important than spiritual considerations. B) Religious practices are overshadowed by secularism. C) All individuals believe in God. D) Spirituality impacts how individuals interact with one another.
__________ is the abnormal factor that is more resistant to normal inactivation
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