Unless the patient is on fluid restriction, encourage the catheterized patient to drink fluids each time you are in the room
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
True
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" His be-havior is characteristic of the stage in the assault cycle known as the ____ stage. 1. crisis 2. trigger 3. depression 4. escalation
A mother brings her 4-month-old infant in for a routine checkup and vaccinations. The mother reports that the 4-month-old was exposed to a brother who has the flu. In this case, the nurse will:
1. Withhold the vaccinations. 2. Give the vaccinations as scheduled. 3. Withhold the DTaP vaccination, but give the others as scheduled. 4. Give the infant the flu vaccination, but withhold the others.
The nurse is administering a medication to a client that is provided in a capsule form. What is the purpose of placing medicine in this form? Select all answers that apply
A) It is easier to swallow. B) It disguises the taste of the medicine. C) It delays the absorption of the medicine. D) It enhances the absorption of the medicine. E) It protects the stomach mucosa from irritation. F) It allows the medication to be released immediately.
A 14-year-old girl is in the intensive care unit after a spinal cord injury 2 days ago. Nursing care for this child includes which action(s)? (Select all that apply.)
a. Monitoring and maintaining systemic blood pressure b. Administering corticosteroids c. Minimizing environmental stimuli d. Discussing long-term care issues with the family e. Monitoring for respiratory complications