A patient is taking ibuprofen (Motrin) for knee pain. The patient is admitted to the hospital with abdominal pain. Which of the following assessment of symptoms is most important for the nurse to make?
A) Assess for diarrhea
B) Assess for hematemesis
C) Assess for hematuria
D) Assess for hemoptysis
B
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A nurse is teaching a course in bioterrorism to a group of military nurses. Which statement by a military nurse indicates understanding of the teaching?
a. "Although smallpox has been eradicated, it remains a threat." b. "Anthrax is spread rapidly from person to person." c. "Pneumonic plague is not transmitted from person to person." d. "Terrorists spreading tularemia would most likely put it in the water supply."
When a client is admitted to the emergency department with a hernia, the classification of hernia that would represent a surgical emergency is
a. incisional. b. inguinal. c. reducible. d. strangulated.
When planning the care for a preterm infant with ineffective thermoregulation, the nurse should include which of the following?
1. Rinse hands with cold water before providing care to the infant 2. Keep the baby's head uncovered 3. Place incubator near a window or source of fresh air 4. Allow skin-to-skin contact with the mother to maintain warmth
The study participant is hesitant to answer a key question in the interview. What statement, made by the interviewer, is appropriate?
1. Why don't you want to answer this question? 2. You don't have to answer this question if you don't want to. 3. You are being paid for this information. 4. It is important to the research that you answer all the questions.