A woman has been brought to the emergency department (ED) by her distraught husband who believes that she has had a stroke
A rapid assessment by the care team confirms that the husband's suspicions are likely accurate, and the woman is being screened for the possible administration of recombinant tissue plasminogen activator (r tPA). Which of the following factors would contraindicate the use of tPA?
A) The woman's stroke has a hemorrhagic etiology.
B) The woman is older than 80 years of age.
C) The woman has previously had a stroke.
D) The woman has hypertension and type 1 diabetes.
A
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A nurse is going to volunteer her nursing skills and time at a hospital other than the one in which she is employed
Which of the following is true regarding potential liability related to the nurse's actions while volunteering? Select all that apply. A) The nurse should carry her own malpractice insurance. B) The hospital at which she is volunteering will protect her with its own professional liability insurance. C) The hospital at which she is employed will protect her with its professional liability insurance even when she is working off the job. D) There is no liability protection available for a nurse who is volunteering on her own time. E) The doctrine of respondeat superior does not apply in this situation. F) The captain of the ship doctrine applies in this situation.
A male client with a blood pressure of 124/82 mm Hg has a triglyceride level of 220 mg/dL, fasting glucose of 240 mg/dL, HDL level of 23 mg/dL, and waist circumference of 38 inches. For which health problem should the nurse prepare teaching for this client?
a. Pre-diabetes b. Morbid obesity c. Metabolic syndrome d. Poorly controlled essential hypertension
An older client confides feeling a loss of control over life after having a mild stroke. What would be the best action the nurse could take to support this client?
A. Explain to the client that such feelings are normal, but that he or she must have realistic expectations for rehabilitation. B. Encourage the client to perform as many tasks as possible and to participate in decision making. C. Further assess the client's mental status for other signs of denial. D. Obtain an order for physical and occupational therapy.
A nurse is providing a health education program for the community about prevention of lead poisoning. Which information would the nurse most likely include in the program?
a. Universal screening for all children ages 1 and 2 years is recommended. b. Lead poisoning can lead to serious respiratory system complication. c. The most common exposure to lead occurs when children play with imported toys. d. Lead-based paints are found in all homes built before 1987.