When a resident hits, bites, kicks, or scratches, you should
A) refuse to care for the resident.
B) attempt to determine the cause of the behavior.
C) restrain the resident until she calms down.
D) tell the resident the behavior is not appropriate.
B
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The nurse recording the intake and output of the critically ill patient should include
A) all food and drinks ingested. B) all drinks and foods with high water content. C) all drinks, foods with high water content, and IV fluids. D) all drinks, foods with high water content, IV fluids, and IM injections.
Which statement is true regarding clients and the use of "natural products" such as herbs?
1. Clients do not always reveal their use of natural products. Only one third of clients are providing information regarding complementary therapies. 2. Natural products are always safe because they are biologically based. 3. The Food and Drug Administration monitors herbal remedies, and labeling is always accurate. 4. All clients are aware that natural products may be hazardous to their health.
A school nurse is treating a school-age client who has fallen down a flight of stairs. The client is breathing but unconsciousness. After calling the ambulance, the nurse should:
1. Protect the client's neck and head from any movement. 2. Place the client on the side to prevent aspiration. 3. Open the airway using the head tilt maneuver. 4. Try to rouse the client by gently shaking the shoulders.
Stressful situations affecting the body are controlled by which hormone?
A. corticosteroids B. epinephrine C. glucocorticoids D. mineralocorticoids