Moisture reduces the effects of friction and shearing on the skin
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
False
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A nurse with a history of narcotic abuse became unconscious in the locker room after overdosing. After stabilization, the nurse was transferred to the inpatient psychiatric unit. Which action by nursing staff may be enabling?
a. Empathizing when the nurse discusses fears of disciplinary action by the state board of nursing. b. Pointing out that work problems are the result, not the cause, of substance abuse. c. Conveying understanding that pressures associated with nursing practice cause substance abuse. d. Providing health teaching about stress management.
Many medications are available to control nausea and vomiting without oversedating the patient. At what point should a nurse normally administer antiemetics to a surgical patient?
A) Upon admission from PACU B) When the patient reports that he or she will soon vomit C) At the patient's first report of nausea D) When nonpharmacologic interventions are unsuccessful
A patient with an exceptionally low body mass index has been admitted to the emergency department with signs and symptoms of hypothermia
The nurse should know that this patient's susceptibility to heat loss is related to atrophy of what skin component? A) Epidermis B) Merkel cells C) Dermis D) Subcutaneous tissue
Mannitol is an osmotic diuretic.
a. true b. false