A person is in shock. You need to do which of the following?
a. Have the person sit up.
b. Keep the airway open.
c. Encourage the person to cough and deep breathe.
d. Give the person fluids.
B
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1. Impaired gas exchange 2. Infection, risk for 3. Anxiety (parental) 4. Acute pain
A nurse explains to a nursing student that an advantage of a broad view of health is
a. family, friends, culture, and environment are all resources the patient can use. b. it leaves room for alternative, holistic views about health and health care practices. c. patients are free to define health and illness according to their own philosophies. d. the health care team will not inadvertently overlook important issues for the patient.
The nurse is caring for a patient who has been noncompliant with treatment for hypertension. The nurse explains that untreated hypertension increases the risk of what? (Select all that apply.)
A) Renal disease B) Cerebral infarction C) Heart failure D) Cholecystitis E) Migraine headache
The nurse is planning care of a client admitted to the neurologic rehabilitation unit following a cerebrovascular accident. Which nursing intervention would be of highest priority?
A) Provide instruction on blood-thinning medication. B) Praise client when using adaptive equipment. C) Include client in planning of care and setting of goals. D) Assess client for ability to ambulate independently.