A client is having a small wart removed from his index finger. The nurse assisting with this procedure would question the use of
a. lidocaine.
b. Novocain with epinephrine.
c. procaine.
d. Xylocaine.
B
Epinephrine-containing solutions are not used for nerve blocks of the penis, fingers, or toes, where vasoconstriction could cause inadequate blood flow and necrosis of the distal extremity. Lidocaine, procaine, and Xylocaine are all acceptable local anesthetics.
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The pediatric nurse is assessing a teenager's past medical history. Which information should the nurse inquire about? (Select all that apply.)
A. All acute illnesses B. Any chronic illnesses C. Apgar scores at birth D. Birth weight E. Neonatal feeding problems
When providing care for clients who must make complex genetic decisions, what is the nurse's most important action?
1. Do not compromise personal ethics. 2. Obtain informed consent for all procedures. 3. Provide personalized and nonjudgmental care. 4. Assure that the clients are provided with the most current information to make decisions.
In most cases, the person preparing a syringe for injection should also administer it
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
The patient has been transported to the operating suite and positioned on the operating table. Suddenly, the patient states, "I don't want to do this. Get me out of here now!" Which of the following actions should occur?
A) The patient should be given the anesthesia. B) The surgeon should tell the patient to remain calm and the procedure will be over soon. C) The patient should be told it is too late to change his mind. D) The procedure should be stopped.