All of the following nursing measures are carried out while maintaining an arterial line except
A. Level transducer at least every 8 hours.
B. Maintain visual exposure of catheter insertion site.
C. Observe the waveform frequently.
D. Ensure pressure infusion bag is maintained below 300 mm Hg.
D
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1. "I'm glad we discussed this. We'll excuse him from the activity groups." 2. "The groups benefit your father by providing social interaction, sensory stimulation, and reality orientation." 3. "The groups are optional. Only clients at high functioning levels would benefit." 4. "If your father doesn't go to these activity groups, he will be at high risk for developing cognitive problems."
The nurse observes an 8-month-old infant cry when the mother leaves the room. What does this infant's behavior indicate to the nurse?
A) Confusion B) Permanence C) Reversibility D) Assimilation
The nurse is completing a history and physical on a Hispanic client. The client is completing the physical as a requirement for a new job. The client's fasting blood sugar is 132
The nurse asks the client if he or anyone in the family has diabetes. The nurse asks this because A) the blood sugar clearly indicates a diagnosis of diabetes. B) the nurse understands that all Hispanics are diabetic. C) the nurse knows that the concept of cultural sensitivity dictates asking about one's family. D) the nurse understands the concept of biologic variation.
The consultation process involves a written contract and the price for services. The consultation process involves seven phases. The first is
1. Initial contact with the client 2. Negotiating for higher fees 3. Intervention 4. Collection of data