A nurse is required to care for a client during the immediate postoperative period. Which of the following signs and symptoms indicate that the client may be in shock?
A) Weak and rapid pulse rate C) Pooling of secretions in the lungs
B) Warm, dry skin D) Obstructed airway
A
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The brain and spinal cord, which control all motor and sensory functions of the body, together are called the
1. CNS. 2. autonomic nervous system. 3. automatic nervous system. 4. peripheral nervous system.
When appropriately addressing safety issues, the geriatric nurse plans the patient's care plan directed by the standard of care that requires
a. promoting both health and wellness by assuring safety. b. minimizing the patient's risk for physical injury while preserving autonomy. c. identifying safety from injury as a patient right. d. emphasizing beneficence as a an ethical standard of nursing care.
The nurse who uses the interpersonal model as a basis for practice will focus assessment on identifying
a. intrapsychic conflicts. b. relationship problems. c. how the environment affects behavior. d. the patient's achievement of development tasks.
The nurse is teaching a patient how to sit with crutches. In which order will the nurse present the instructions starting with the first step?
1. Place both crutches in one hand. 2. Grasp arm of chair with free hand. 3. Completely lower self into chair. 4. Transfer weight to crutches and unaffected leg. a. 4, 1, 2, 3 b. 1, 4, 2, 3 c. 1, 2, 4, 3 d. 4, 2, 1, 3