The nurse asks you to apply a dry, non-sterile dressing. The dressing change causes pain and discomfort. What should you do?
a. Ask the person to take slow, deep breaths.
b. Distract the person during the dressing change.
c. Ask the nurse when a pain-relief drug was given. Wait 30 minutes to begin.
d. Tell the person that the procedure will not hurt.
C
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a. Teaching the client how to prepare for upcoming surgery b. Teaching a group of new mothers about the need for immunizations c. Teaching a client with a broken ankle how to walk on crutches d. Teaching a client how to care for his colostomy
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a. after connecting the cable to the machine. b. when the machine is plugged in. c. while the pads are applied. d. while the machine analyzes the rhythm.
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1. Crackles on auscultation 2. Agitation 3. Peripheral edema 4. Fever 5. Increased heart rate and drop in blood pressure