To communicate with a patient who does not speak your language, you should
A) speak loudly.
B) use gestures.
C) face the interpreter.
D) introduce medical terms.
B
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The client complains of a slight tingling in the toes of the affected leg 2 hours after application of Buck's traction with a foam boot with Velcro straps
Which nursing intervention is suitable to prevent potential complications related to the client complaint? 1. Apply warm blankets to the feet and reassess. 2. Check fit of the traction device near the knee. 3. Medicate client for pain with opioid analgesic. 4. Reassure client that this is a common complaint.
A client comes to the emergency department with shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, pressure in the chest, and a feeling of impending doom After diagnostic tests and an electrocardiogram, the findings are not consistent with an acute myocardial infarction. What should the nurse do next?
1. Assess the gastrointestinal system. 2. Obtain a history of recent events that might trigger anxiety or that might indicate drug abuse. 3. Ask the health care provider to prescribe pain medication. 4. Prepare discharge forms for the client.
Which patient assessment will the nurse expect to observe when a patient has ingested alcohol while on disulfiram (Antabuse)?
a. Unconsciousness b. Hypertension c. GI bleeding d. Severe vomiting
From his history and assessment, identify five signs and symptoms (S/S) of GI bleeding and loss of blood volume
What are they? Anyone can help?