Which of the following instructions should a nurse provide a client with an automatic implanted cardiac defibrillator?
A) Avoid devices with a magnetic field. C) Avoid driving for at least 3 months.
B) Use digital cellular telephones. D) Avoid using microwave ovens.
A
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The nurse observes that the patient's left cephalic intravenous (IV) site is cool, swollen, and mildly tender, although the IV line is infusing at the prescribed rate. Which action should the nurse take first?
a. Instruct the patient to elevate his or her arm on two pillows. b. Discontinue the IV infusion and start one in the right arm. c. Apply a warm, moist compress to the IV site. d. Reassess the IV site in 2 hours for any change.
The nurse and client, a 20-year-old expectant mother, are discussing the advantages and disadvantages of breastfeeding
To enhance understanding of the implications of breastfeeding, the nurse says, "Tell me more about how you will work full time and breastfeed.". Asking this question is an example of which aspect of the advocacy process? a. Verification b. Clarification c. Amplification d. Affirmation
Which of the following is the leading cause of premature death in industrialized countries?
a. Alcohol-related illnesses b. Automobile accidents c. Tobacco-related illnesses d. Malnutrition
The average pulse rate in an adult female is
A) 40 to 80 beats per minute. B) 66 to 96 beats per minute. C) 65 to 80 beats per minute. D) 80 to 120 beats per minute.