The family of a patient in a coma is struggling to decide whether to remove the patient from a ventilator. What would be the most appropriate intervention?
A) Explain the statistical odds that the patient will regain consciousness.
B) Facilitate a care conference with the family.
C) Leave the family alone to make their decision.
D) Distribute copies of the American Nurses Association Code of Ethics to the family.
B
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The patient with sleep apnea is fitted with a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) mask and asks the nurse how this device will help. The nurse correctly responds with which statement?
a. "The device delivers constant positive pressure to keep your airway open." b. "The device will require you to be intu-bated to open your airway." c. "The device delivers oxygen only when you are apneic." d. "The device delivers negative pressure to stimulate your respirations."
Which term refers to the relative lactase deficiency observed in preterm infants of less than 34 weeks of gestation?
a. Congenital lactase deficiency b. Primary lactase deficiency c. Secondary lactase deficiency d. Developmental lactase deficiency
Which action should the nurse take before administering gentamicin (Garamycin) to a patient who has acute osteomyelitis?
a. Ask the patient about any nausea. b. Review the patient's creatinine level. c. Obtain the patient's oral temperature. d. Change the prescribed wet-to-dry dressing.
A nurse is applying a warm moist compress to a client. What is an appropriate nursing intervention to retain the heat of the compress?
A) Cover the pack with a light material. B) Apply an Aqua-K pad over the pack. C) Tape the pack to the body with dry gauze. D) Cover the pack with a moist material.