An African American patient has reoccurring folliculitis on the face. What should the nurse instruct the patient to do about this health problem?
A. Shave very closely.
B. Shave in the opposite direction of hair growth.
C. Practice good hygiene.
D. Shave daily.
Answer: C
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A client in the operating room has developed malignant hyperthermia. The client's potassium is 6.5 mEq/L. What action by the nurse takes priority?
a. Administer 10 units of regular insulin. b. Administer nifedipine (Procardia). c. Assess urine for myoglobin or blood. d. Monitor the client for dysrhythmias.
An older adult client with hyperthyroidism is not a candidate for surgery. Which treatment could be used to quickly reduce the clinical manifestations that the client is experiencing as a result of the disorder?
A) Nothing, because there is little effect on the quality of life in older adults. B) A partial thyroidectomy C) The ingestion of radioactive sodium iodine, I131 D) A combination treatment with levothyroid (Synthroid) and amiodarone (Cordarone)
A patient with cystic fibrosis (CF) furiously refuses any more manual chest physiotherapeutic treatment. Which alternative is appropriate for the nurse to suggest?
a. Flutter mucus device b. Increase ambulation to 1 to 2 hours a day c. Steam inhalator several times a day d. Drink 3 quarts of fluid per day
Hospital performance improvement standards are primarily focused on the ability of the hospital to
a. meet the goals established by the regulat-ing bodies. b. develop an atmosphere that meets and exceeds the expectations of the customers and staff. c. be known in the community for good care. d. provide a shelter for people in a disaster.