A recent graduate nurse wants to know what role he can play to reduce the gap between life span and healthy life span. What information can be provided to the graduate nurse? Select all that apply
A) Provide education concerning modifiable risk factors.
B) Engage in tertiary promotion activities.
C) Encourage client participation in primary prevention activities.
D) Volunteer at a local senior citizen center.
A, B, C, D
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A) 600 mL B) 750 mL C) 900 mL D) 1 L
Which interventions should the nurse plan to help reduce a patient's risk of developing ventilator-associated pneumonia? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply
1. Brush the patient's teeth every 4 hours. 2. Regularly drain any accumulated water from ventilator tubing. 3. Place a nasogastric tube to keep the stomach decompressed. 4. Keep the head of the bed at 30 to 45 degrees. 5. Wash the hands before and after patient contact.
The family member of a terminal patient asks, "Why doesn't my mom speak to us anymore? She just gestures for us to come hold her hand. What is going on?"
Based on this data, which response by the nurse is most appropriate? 1) "Your mom is losing her ability to talk. That is why she is using gestures." 2) "I think your mom would really prefer to die alone." 3) "Your mom has entered the stage of acceptance. She wants to be close to her family and feel your touch." 4) "I am not sure what you mom is experiencing. It could be that she is not coherent anymore. Do you want me to call the doctor?"
Children diagnosed with acute asthma are likely to exhibit which symptoms?
a. Nasal flaring b. Musical expiratory wheezing c. Clubbing of fingers and toes d. Substernal retractions e. Diaphoresis