A 77-year-old man is receiving care in the neurological intensive care unit following an ischemic stroke. The patient is breathing spontaneously but has not yet regained consciousness
How should the nurses in the neuro ICU best position this patient?
A) In the high Fowler's position with a pillow under his knees
B) Side-lying with the head of the bed slightly elevated
C) Supine with pillows supporting his extremities
D) In the semi-Fowler's position
B
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The nurse is determining the patient care assignments for a nursing unit. Which of the following responsibilities may be delegated to the licensed practical nurse?
a. Initiating the nursing care plans b. Formulating nursing diagnoses c. Assessing a newly admitted patient d. Administering oral medications
Medical social services focus on the emotional and social aspects of illness. What is another area of service?
a. Home problems b. Marriage problems c. Crisis intervention d. Work problems
Order: Heparin 8,000 units subcut q8h The route of administration in this order is _______________
a. Soluset b. Sublingual c. Subcutaneous d. Hour of sleep
Which of the following describes the most important need of every school-aged child with a disability?
a. A teacher who understands the child's needs b. An advocate within the school system c. An assessment with comparison with developmental milestones d. An individualized education plan (IEP)