A person in a diabetic coma would be administered which of the following?
A. glucagon
B. sugar
C. bicarbonate of soda
D. insulin
Answer: D
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The nurse is caring for a patient with systemic lupus erythematosus. The nurse realizes that which of the following would cause thrombocytopenia to develop in this patient?
1. increased destruction of platelets 2. decreased production of platelets 3. increased utilization of platelets 4. inappropriate distribution of platelets
A student nurse is having difficulty establishing relationships with patients. Which of the following should this student be counseled to do?
1. Develop self-awareness to focus on being helpful to patients. 2. Study cognitive theory. 3. Review the concepts of caring. 4. Focus on the purpose of a therapeutic alliance.
A nurse is asked about the goal of patient education. What is the nurse's best response? The goal of educating others is to help people
a. Meet standards of the Nurse Practice Act. b. Achieve optimal levels of health. c. Become dependent on the health care team. d. Provide self-care only in the hospital.
If used in pediatric patients, butterfly catheters are commonly placed in the:
A. antecubital vein. B. veins of the scalp. C. anterior forearm. D. back of the hand.