Which anatomic site is recommended for intramuscular injections for adults?
A) vastus lateralis C) ventrogluteal muscles
B) epidermis of inner forearm D) subcutaneous fat
C
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A) Promoting adequate perfusion in affected regions B) Promoting safe use of topical antihistamines C) Identifying the offending agent, if possible D) Teaching the patient to safely use an EpiPen
An 80-year-old woman who lives alone has begun calling friends and complaining in an exaggerated
fashion about minor aches and pains. Her physician found no significant medical problems. Over the course of a month, she obtained a number of prescriptions for pain medication, none of which seemed to be effective. Friends counseled her that aches are a normal part of life for the elderly and tried unsuccessfully to involve her in activities. She often suggested that she would be better off dead, to which one friend responded "Well, perhaps. It would get you out of your misery.". As she became increasingly "needy" and demanding of attention, friends agreed that her behavior made them uncomfortable and began to call and visit less. The woman took four pain pills and called a neighbor, saying she had overdosed. After medical clearance, the client will be monitored at the mental health clinic. Nursing interventions that have been agreed on for the client include hope instillation, coping enhancement, and support system enhancement. Measures designed to enhance the client's support system include (more than one answer may be correct) A. providing services in a caring manner. B. providing a referral to a self-help group. C. teaching cognitive restructuring. D. encouraging relationships with friends. E. identifying areas of hope in life. F. arranging situations that foster autonomy.
A client is brought to the emergency department after being shot in the abdomen and is hemorrhaging heavily. Which action by the nurse is the priority?
a. Draw blood for type and crossmatch. b. Start two large IVs for fluid resuscitation. c. Obtain vital signs and assess skin perfu-sion. d. Assess and maintain a patent airway.
The nurse is providing teaching for the mother of a male neonate diagnosed with talipes. Which of the following statements reflects a teaching point for this disorder?
A) "Your son will undergo surgery to have shunts placed in his head to drain fluid." B) "Your son will be fitted with corrective shoes and may eventually need surgery." C) "Your son will wear a 'triple diaper' to force his leg into abduction." D) "Your son will have a suture tied around his extra finger until it falls off."