A man presents to the ICU with a severe case of H1N1 viral infection. What would be the most appropriate intervention for this patient?
A) Administer an H1N1 vaccine.
B) Administer an antibiotic.
C) Administer an antiviral agent.
D) Administer potassium iodide.
C
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Parathyroid hormone:
1. Increases metabolic rate. 2. Acts on the kidney to increase synthesis of vitamin D. 3. Stimulates the hypothalamus to secrete gonadotropin-releasing hormone. 4. Affects protein and carbohydrate metabolism, and protects against stress.
Which of the following actions by the nurse best exemplifies atraumatic care?
a. using a eutectic mixture of local anesthetics (EMLA) cream 1 hour before blood draws or the use of any needle b. requesting assignment to a general medical unit rather than the intensive care unit c. handwashing when entering the room and before leaving the room d. reverse isolation for the child who is immunologically compromised
Based on this priority, what nursing interventions do you need to perform?
What will be an ideal response?
Two hours later, you perform another perineal pad check and note the findings in the
diagram. How will you describe the amount of drainage in your note? a. Scant b. Light c. Moderate d. Heavy