While evaluating a patient's pulmonary artery waveforms, the nurse notes a sudden onset of right ventricular waves. Which nursing intervention is indicated?
1. Assist the patient to a left side-lying position.
2. Notify the physician for repositioning.
3. Increase intravenous fluids.
4. Nothing, since this is an expected occurrence.
Answer: 2
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1. Rubs palm against palm when washing hands. 2. Applies a palmful of product into cupped hands. 3. Interlaces fingers palm to palm. 4. Dries hands with clean paper towel.
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1. Take the medication on a full stomach. 2. Take the medication with a glass of milk. 3. Take the medication on an empty stomach. 4. Take the medication with a full glass of juice.
Hospice care differs from palliative care in that
A. It is not covered by insurance B. Supports patients and families through both the dying and the bereavement process C. It cannot be provided in the nursing home D. The majority of those admitted to hospice die within 7 days
The nurse is conducting an admission assessment for a preschool-age client in the emergency department. When using the resiliency theory, which findings place this client at risk?
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