The nurse is assessing a patient's limb measurements. Where should the nurse measure arm length?
1) From the humerus to the tip of the middle finger
2) From the humerus to the wrist
3) From the acromion process to the tip of the middle finger
4) From the acromion process to the wrist
ANS: 3
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1. This attitude may be communicated to the client and the family, thus hindering the nursing care. 2. The client may be unaware of the nurse's attitude. 3. The nurse's attitude may spread to other staff members. 4. The nurse's ambivalence will have no effect as long as the nurse is professional.
The nurse in a rural nursing outpost has just been notified that she will be receiving a patient in hypovolemic shock due to a massive postpartum hemorrhage after her home birth
You know that the best choice for fluid replacement for this patient is what? A) 5% albumin because it is inexpensive and is always readily available B) Dextran because it increases intravascular volume and counteracts coagulopathy C) Whatever fluid is most readily available in the clinic, due to the nature of the emergency D) Lactated Ringer's solution because it increases volume, buffers acidosis, and is the best choice for patients with liver failure
Which statement by a patient indicates the need for more teaching about pain and pain control?
a. "If my pain interferes with my usual activities, I will take medication for it." b. "There is no reason for me to take drugs for pain; after all, you can't cure old age." c. "I don't mind taking pain drugs for my sprained ankle because I know it won't hurt this way forever." d. "I will take enough pain medication to make me comfortable without making me too sleepy."
Using Hogg's social identity theory, how could you coach a minority person who aspires to leadership in his or her organization?
What will be an ideal response?