A patient whose heart rate is 52 beats/min reports feeling dizzy and light-headed. What is your best first action?
a. Start an IV line.
b. Ask if the patient has experienced this before.
c. Notify the prescriber immediately.
d. Check the patient's blood pressure.
ANS: D
You might also like to view...
The nurse cautions that beta-blocking adrenergic agents work by:
1. decreasing blood volume. 2. stopping catecholamine stimulation. 3. relaxing smooth muscle wall. 4. reducing aldosterone secretion.
Which of the following will cause a nurse to suspect that a patient's pulmonary contusion is worsening?
a. A pulmonary artery catheter showing a central venous pressure of 6 cm H2O and a wedge pressure of 8 mm Hg b. An increased need for pain medication c. An arterial blood gas value that demonstrates respiratory alkalosis d. Increased peak airway pressures on the ventilator
Approached by a family member who begins to complain loudly about the quality of care his mother is receiving. His behavior is so disruptive that it is overheard by staff, physicians, and other visitors
A charge nurse on a busy 40-bed medical/surgical unit is The family member rejects any attempt to intervene therapeutically to resolve the issue. He leaves the unit abruptly, and the nurse is left feeling frustrated. Which behavior by the charge nurse best illustrates refined leadership skills in an emotionally intelligent practitioner? a. Reflect to gain insight into how the situation could be handled differently in the future. b. Try to catch up with the angry family member to resolve the concern. c. Discuss the concern with the patient after the family member has left. d. Notify nursing administration of the situation.
A new nurse asks the preceptor how the Healthy People 2020 goals can affect a hospitalized client. Which response by the educator is the most appropriate?
A. "Healthy People 2020 seeks to improve health and prevent illness, disability, and premature death." B. "Healthy People 2020 is a tool for the healthcare providers to offer information to their clients." C. "The purpose of Healthy People 2020 is to reduce healthcare costs for hospitalized clients." D. "Healthy People 2020 is seen as a tool by hospitals to reduce length of stay."