Which of the following actions is a dependent nursing action for most nurses?
a. assisting a client with ambulation c. positioning the client
b. discharge planning d. starting an IV line
D
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A patient has digoxin intoxication. Which of the following medications will be administered to treat the dysrhythmia?
A) Phenytoin (Dilantin) B) Propranolol (Inderal) C) Esmolol (Brevibloc) D) Acebutolol (Monitan)
Which age-related changes in the heart should a nurse take into consideration? (Select all that apply.)
a. Decrease in contractility b. Thickened valves c. Stiffened valves d. Decreased SA node cells e. Increased nerve fibers in ventricles
If the nurse needs to delegate a task in order to work on another nursing responsibility, which characteristic must be present? Select all that apply
1. Authority by the delegator to assign the task to the delegate 2. Accountability for the assignment on the part of the delegator 3. Responsibility for task completion on the part of the delegate 4. Accountability for the assignment on the part of the delegate 5. Authority of the delegate to accomplish the task as assigned
The nurse is planning care for a patient with type 1 diabetes mellitus. Which action should the nurse identify as being the most effective to reduce the development of complications?
A. Performance of effective foot care B. Knowing symptoms of urinary tract infections C. Self-monitoring of blood glucose levels D. The necessity of a yearly eye examination