The nurse understands the relaxation phase between contractions important because

The recommended dosage of morphine IM for a child is 0.1 to 0.2 mg/kg/dose. A safe dosage for a child weighing 15.5 kg is _______________

a. 15 mg b. 10 mg c. 2 mg d. 3.5 mg

An emergency department nurse is admitting a client during an especially busy time in the department. Space limitations will require that the nurse assess the client in a temporary location

Which of the following is necessary in an acceptable assessment setting? A) A bed that can be placed in the Trendelenburg (feet elevated) position B) A door or curtain to provide privacy C) A cool temperature to prevent perspiration D) Dim lighting to reduce glare

The nurse clarifies that the Medicare criteria to qualify for rehabilitation services include that a client will

a. communicate adequately to be understood. b. participate in 3 hours of therapy daily. c. require three or more therapeutic modalities. d. walk independently with crutches, cane, or walker.

The vital sign assessment of a person with a head injury was temperature (T), 97° F; pulse (P), 86; respiration (R), 18; and blood pressure (BP), 140/86 at 1:00

Which vital sign assessment made 30 minutes later is indicative of increasing intracranial pressure (ICP)? a. T, 98° F; P, 78; R, 14; BP, 150/82 b. T, 97° F; P, 90; R, 20; BP, 148/94 c. T, 98° F; P, 82; R, 18; BP, 140/74 d. T, 99° F; P, 92; R, 16; BP, 136/82