The nurse is preparing to measure a client's pulse. Which of the following are appropriate to use? Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Thumb and index finger
2. Stethoscope
3. Three middle fingers
4. Doppler ultrasound stethoscope
5. Two last fingers
2,3,4
Rationale:
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a. Place the client on a non-rebreather mask. b. Begin bag-valve-mask ventilation. c. Initiate cardiopulmonary resuscitation. d. Prepare for chest tube insertion.
Nursing's metaparadigm differs from that of medicine's because nursing's metaparadigm
a. has been in existence longer b. is broader and focuses on the person, health, and the environment c. is focused on the curing of disease d. is focused on acute needs of the client
The nurse instructs the client who has an ileal conduit about self-care. Which does the nurse instruct the client to report to the provider?
1. The stoma size is slightly smaller. 2. The urine contains shreds of mucus. 3. Stoma urine draining continuously. 4. Urine is cloudy and has a foul odor.
Unresolved grief in the parent of a child with a disability that constantly reminds them of the loss of a healthy child is called
a. anticipatory grief b. chronic grief c. uncomplicated grief