T/F: Lack of cultural knowledge has long been identified as a challenge to providing high-quality health care.
a. true
b. false
a. true
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a. Paralytic ileus b. Malignant hyperthermia c. Development of infection d. Alteration in pulmonary hygiene
Scenario 3
You are told by the nurse's aide that one of your clients is complaining about her IV site. She needs the IV for fluids and blood products later before surgery. a. What are the signs and symptoms you would look for in an IV site that is no longer functioning properly? b. How would you go about explaining to the client the need to discontinue the current IV site and restart a new site? c. Describe what equipment you would need and what steps you would take to perform the task. d. What do you look for in monitoring an IV site while infusing fluids?
If the value of r between X and Y is .90, what percentage of the variance in Y is explained by X?
a. 0% b. 45% c. 81% d. .90%
The nurse is caring for a 19-year-old male client with a fractured left femur whose leg was pinned 36 hours ago and is now in traction. Which of the following stressors is mostly likely the cause of this client's difficulty related to starting urine flow?
1. Pain related to the fracture and its repair 2. Anxiety regarding the serious nature of the injury 3. The inability to stand in order to facilitate urination 4. Poor fluid intake in the accident and ensuing surgery