The emergency nurse sees an adolescent female for trauma following a motor vehicle accident. A diagnostic radiography taken of the patient's femur reveals cancerous tissue. The name of this cancerous tissue is _______
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
osteosarcoma
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A nurse teaches a client who has open vocal cord paralysis. Which technique should the nurse teach the client to prevent aspiration?
a. Tilt the head back as far as possible when swallowing. b. Tuck the chin down when swallowing. c. Breathe slowly and deeply while swallowing. d. Keep the head very still and straight while swallowing.
Which of the following the most appropriate goal for a patient with the nursing diagnosis of Deficient Fluid Volume?
1) Electrolyte balance restored, as evidenced by improved levels of alertness and cognitive orientation 2) Electrolyte balance restored, as evidenced by sodium returning to normal range 3) Patient demonstrates effective coughing and deep breathing techniques 4) Maintains fluid balance, as evidenced by moist mucous membranes and urinating every 4 hours
Medication errors have been on the rise over the past decade. A national initiative to minimize or eliminate the errors can be supported through which of the following responses?
1. Electronic medical administration records are generated weekly and compared to the clients' physician orders. 2. The client's medication administration record is compared to the client's identification bracelet before the medication is given. 3. The bar codes of the nurse, client's identification bracelet, and prescription medication are scanned and compared. 4. The client's medication administration record bar code is compared to the clients' prescription medications.
Which statement by a parent indicates a need for the nurse to intervene with teaching?
a. "I put my newborn baby on her back when she goes to sleep. I understand this is the best position." b. "Jennifer's eyes sometimes cross, but I know that this is normal in 1-month-old babies." c. "My 5-month-old infant has been drooling, biting, and running a fever for the past few days. I think he's teething." d. "My neighbor has been giving her baby solids since he was 8 weeks old. I think I'll wait until my baby is about 5 months old."