A 33-year-old man has been a chronic abuser of alcohol for several years and has been admitted to the emergency department many times because of the consequences of his alcohol use
Most recently, he has been brought in by emergency medical services after being found unconscious outside a local mall. The nurse who is admitting the patient should prioritize what assessments?
A) Assessing the patient's patterns of dependence and coping strategies
B) Assessing neurological status and assessing for electrolyte imbalances
C) Assessing for impaired nutrition
D) Assessing for possible interactions between alcohol and other drugs
B
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A) apply a cold pack to the affected area. B) apply a mustard poultice to the forehead. C) perform postural drainage. D) increase fluid intake.
While providing care to an unconscious client, which of the following should the nurse do?
a. Whisper to avoid disturbing the client. b. Speak to the client in a normal voice. c. Maintain a steady stream of conversation with others in the room. d. Use written communication with others in the room.
A patient diagnosed with split-brain syndrome has damage to which structure of the brain?
a. Amygdala b. Hippocampus c. Pyramidal tract d. Corpus callosum
Mr. Massoura is a patient from another country who speaks very little English. He says "yes" to almost every question that his nursing assistant, Andre, asks him. How can Andre best communicate with him?
A. By speaking more loudly and faster than usual B. By using pictures and gestures as well as words C. By not asking questions and not asking for the patient's input D. By asking for a family member to interpret at all times