The nurse is caring for a pt who was burned in a house fire. The right arm is heavily bandaged and there is an intravenous line that was placed in the left forearm after 3 attempts. Which action does the nurse take related to obtaining VS?
a. A BP is not needed because the pt is awake, alert, and talking to the nurse.
b. A smaller cuff should be used to cover less of the upper arm
c. The BP should be taken on the popliteal artery
d. The systolic pressure should be palpated from the radial artery
c. The BP should be taken on the popliteal artery
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A 10-year-old female patient in ICU receiving chemotherapy has requested that her dog be allowed to visit her. She is currently sharing a room with another patient
The nurse knows that the hospital does allow for pet visits with owners, but has strict guidelines. Which of the following scenarios is most likely to be permitted? A) The girl's father may bring the dog in on a leash for a 20-minute visit. B) The girl's sister may bring the dog in with a shirt on (to prevent shedding) for an overnight stay. C) The girl's mother may bring the dog in on a leash for a visit as long as he has had all his vaccinations. D) The dog may be brought in for a brief visit once the girl is moved to a private room.
A client asks the nurse why she needs to increase her fluid intake while taking sulfonamides. Which response by the nurse would be most appropriate?
A) "The fluids will help to decrease your risk for kidney stones." B) "You need fluids so that you won't develop a reaction in the sunlight." C) "Fluids prevent you from getting dehydrated." D) "You need fluids to keep your blood count from dropping too low."
When doing discharge teaching for a 19-year-old patient who has had a repair of a fractured mandible, the nurse will include information about
a. administration of nasogastric tube feedings. b. how and when to cut the immobilizing wires. c. the importance of high-fiber foods in the diet. d. the use of sterile technique for dressing changes.
Which of the following teaching topics is an example of restoration of health?
1. Glucose monitoring at home 2. Living with rheumatoid arthritis 3. Stress management's impact on depression 4. What to expect after hip replacement surgery