Which monitoring technique should be avoided by the nurse providing care to a client with an unrepaired abdominal aortic aneurysm?
A. Measurement of abdominal girth
B. Observation of abdominal wall movement
C. Auscultation of any area of the abdomen
D. Palpation of the abdominal midline area
D
Palpation on or near an aneurysm may cause pain and potential rupture.
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A licensed practical nurse is aware that the costs associated with health care have been rising steadily and are predicted to continue to rise for the foreseeable future. These increases in costs are the result of what factors?
A) The shortage of nurses and the need to educate more physicians and other care providers B) The aging of the American population and increasing costs for disease treatment C) The rise of antibiotic resistant organisms ("superbugs") and nosocomial (hospital-acquired) infections D) Population shifts from urban areas to rural areas and the increased costs of provided care in remote locations
An intravenous solution of Dextrose 5% and 0.45% Normal Saline is infusing at a rate of 28 gtt/minute. The drop factor is 10 gtt/mL and there is 700 mL of fluid remaining in the bag
How long will it take for the fluid to infuse into the client? Round to the nearest tenth decimal point.
A food containing 5 g of fat, 2 g of saturated fat, and 95 mg of cholesterol per serving and per 100 g is labeled:
1. Extra lean 2. Lean 3. Light 4. Low fat
What is the best definition of the ethical principle of nonmaleficence?
a. Health-care workers avoiding harm to clients b. Telling the truth to clients in all matters c. Being faithful to commitments made to clients d. The right of self-determination of clients