The nurse would use hydrogen peroxide in wound care:
a. because it is an effective antiseptic.
b. to loosen debris and facilitate cleansing.
c. to protect the wound.
d. to treat localized infection.
b
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The nurse is observing a nursing home patient who is taking a dopaminergic agent. The nurse should teach the patient to be on the outlook for which early signs of toxicity from this medication?
a. Hypertension and edema b. Muscle twitching and blepharospasm c. Cravings and increased appetite d. Hypersensitivity and cool extremities
The nurse is filling out an application and taking an aptitude test as a part of a job interview. Which of the following is a recommended guideline for these tasks?
A) Have a list of references prepared on a separate piece of paper. B) Know that employers do not judge the neatness of the application as a consideration. C) When taking a timed test, be sure to answer each question in the order it is listed. D) If a wrong answer is given, cross it out and write the new answer above it.
What is a priority nursing diagnosis for the client receiving anticholinergic drugs?
1. Injury, Risk for related to CNS changes related to medications 2. Knowledge, Deficient related to new medications 3. Gas Exchange, Impaired related to respiratory secretions 4. Urinary Retention related to loss of bladder tone
The 2011 estimated infant mortality rate in the United States exceeds the infant mortality rate of several other developed countries, including Sweden, Japan, France, Germany, and Canada
Which research question most effectively explores variables that may potentially influence these statistics? 1. What is the average age of healthcare providers in each country? 2. What is the level of racial diversity in each country? 3. What is the average age of children in each country? 4. What is the level of awareness related to contraception in each country?