A nurse is caring for a client with Alzheimer's disease (AD) in an extended-care facility
What safety measure would be best for the client who attempts to get out of bed?
A) A phone close to the client's bed
B) A special armband alarm device
C) A leather restraint tied to the client's arm
D) A buzzer located under the mattress
D
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a. Ketamine c. Succinylcholine b. Barbiturates d. Opioids
The Results section of a research article summarizes results of which of the following?
A) Study conclusions B) Statistical analyses C) Inferences D) Interpretation of study findings
A patient has been tentatively diagnosed with adrenal insufficiency. Which findings would the nurse evaluate as supporting this diagnosis?
1. The patient's low blood pressure is not responding to fluid infusion. 2. The patient's heart rate is consistently lower than 60 beats/min. 3. The patient has had a fever for a week. 4. Arterial blood gas results reveal acidosis. 5. The patient reports abdominal pain.
Nurses working in environments such as summer camps should:
a. be aware of the life-threatening allergies of their clients. b. instruct all campers to have decongestants and antihistamines with them at camp. c. consult with a health care provider to establish protocols regarding actions to be taken during emergencies. d. keep emergency supplies like diphenhydramine HCl (Benadryl) on hand.