A patient has lost all hair over the head, face, and neck from a house fire. What should the nurse do to help the patient since the protective function of the hair has been lost? (Select all that apply.)
a. Increase fluids
b. Protect the eyes
c. Filter the room air
d. Ensure for warmth
e. Provide pain medication
ANS: B, C, D
Human hair keeps dust and sweat out of the eyes. Nostril hair filters air entering the nasal cavities. Hair on the head provides thermal insulation. A. E. Hair does not ensure adequate hydration or reduce pain. Increasing fluids and providing pain medication will not help replace the protective function of the patient's hair.
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a. "Parenthood is certainly not for everyone, you shouldn't feel guilty about that." b. "I'll call the social worker so you can discuss adoption." c. "Tell me more about how you feel when you hold the baby." d. "I'm sure your own parents felt the same way when you were small, you should talk to your mom."
The recommended pediatric dosage for a drug is 0.02 to 0.05 mg/kg/day. The safe dosage range for a child weighing 14 lb is _______________
a. 0.06 to 0.25 mg/day b. 0.28 to 0.7 mg/day c. 0.62 to 1.54 mg/day d. 0.13 to 0.32 mg/day
The nurse is caring for a patient who will begin taking doxycycline to treat an infection. The nurse should plan to give this medication
a. 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal. b. with an antacid to minimize GI irritation. c. with food to improve absorption. d. with small sips of water.
Which is the most important result of Florence Nightingale's data collection and statistical analysis during the Crimean War?
a. Bringing awareness of the rigors of war to the general public. b. Developing a process for statistical analysis and nursing documentation. c. Identifying and defining the role of nurses in modern health care. d. Using clinical research to evaluate the importance of sanitation, clean drinking water, and adequate nutrition.