A patient in subacute care has an IV in her left arm. Where will you take her blood pressure?
A. In her leg
B. In her right arm
C. In her left arm
D. In her left wrist
Answer: B
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A nurse observes that a 38-year-old single father whose 11-year-old daughter is in the ICU is struggling to explain to his 6-year-old son the likelihood that the daughter will die
The young boy asks what will happen to his sister when she dies, but the father breaks down in tears and seems unable to respond. Which of the following would be the most appropriate intervention for the nurse to make? A) Suggest that the father contact his pastor, rabbi, or other spiritual leader for counsel for him and his son B) Sit down with the father and son and share her own religious beliefs C) Ask the patient's doctor to explain to the father the odds of the daughter surviving D) Leave the father and son to grieve alone
The nurse sees that a patient with a chest tube has intermittent bubbling in the water-seal chamber 4 hours after the chest tube was inserted. What action by the nurse is most appropriate at this time?
a. Notify the physician. b. Check for an air leak. c. Listen to the lung sounds. d. Document the findings.
Calculate the flow rate to be administered by an infusion pump: ________.Ordered: 300 mL D5W over 5 h
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
For which situation should the nurse apply clean disposable gloves?
1. Providing denture care 2. Bathing a client 3. Applying antiemboli stockings 4. Assessing vital signs