The nurse recognizes the most common treatment for a postspinal headache to be which of the following?
a. Morphine
b. Blood patch
c. Blood transfusion
d. Local anesthesia
ANS: B
A blood patch often provides immediate relief for a postspinal headache. An injection of the patient's blood into the site of the spinal block puncture seals the hole, preventing further cerebrospinal fluid leakage.
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A) Albuminuria B) Increased glomerular filtration rate C) Hypotension D) Cardiac disease
The nurse is caring for a patient who does not speak English. She decides to use an interpreter to explain procedures and to answer questions that the patient may have. In performing the interview, what should the nurse do?
a. Direct questions to the interpreter to ask the patient. b. Disregard the age and gender of the interpreter. c. Direct questions to the patient. d. Ask the interpreter to ask the patient for clarification at the end.
When washing dishes by hand, the first thing to wash is
A) pots and pans. B) glasses. C) silverware. D) plates.
A 17-year-old client is admitted to the ED after being alternately hyperalert and difficult to arouse
His symptoms all started within the last few hours, during which time he became disoriented and confused. His behavior was agitated and restless, and his memory was impaired, especially for recent events. The client displayed some delusions and misinterpretations of his surroundings. The nurse's first action should be to: 1. Take the client's vital signs 2. Restrain the client to prevent injury 3. Obtain a prn order for a psychotropic medication 4. Ask the client for information about his medications