Hypothermia means that the person's body temperature is:
a. Much higher than the normal range
b. Very low
c. Lower than the outdoor temperature
d. Higher than the outdoor temperature
B
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A) Placing the client in a high-Fowler's position B) Protecting the client from injury C) Administering sodium bicarbonate D) Providing the client with appropriate skin care
What process is used as a tool in developing a therapeutic relationship but is not used in developing a social relationship?
1. Interaction 2. Equal sharing 3. Mutual knowledge 4. The process of intimate disclosures
Of the many factors influencing parental responses, nurses should be aware that all of the following regarding age are true except:
1. an adolescent mother's egocentricity and unmet developmental needs interfere with her ability to parent effectively. 2. an adolescent mother is likely to use less verbal instruction, be less responsive, and interact less positively than other mothers. 3. an adolescent mother has a higher documented incidence of child abuse. 4. mothers older than 35 often deal with more stress related to work or career issues as well as decreasing libido.
Nurse A has prepared scheduled medications for a client when Nurse B calls for immediate help. Nurse C offers to give the medications for Nurse A. Which is the most practical intervention for Nurse A to implement?
1. Discard the medication and help Nurse B with the client. 2. Give the medications directly to Nurse C for administration. 3. Lock the medications in the client's drawer and help Nurse B. 4. Ask Nurse C to help Nurse B; then administer the medications.