The nurse completes an assessment using the Braden scale on a critically ill patient. The patient's score is 9 . What is the best nursing action?
A) Increase frequency of assessment to every 4 hours.
B) Consult skin care specialist nurse for recommendations.
C) Turn patient every 2 hours around the clock.
D) Evaluate patient's nutritional status.
B
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a. The patient chest pain started 8 hours ago. She has a diagnosis of NSTEMI. b. The patient chest pain started 3 hours ago, and her ECG shows a new left bundle branch block. c. The patient presents to the emergency department with chest pain of 30 minutes' duration. She has a history of cerebrovascular accident 1 month ago. d. The patient has a history of unstable angina. He has been experiencing chest pain with sudden onset. e. The patient chest pain started 1 hour ago, and his ECG shows ST elevation.
Droperidol (Inapsine) is used as a preanesthetic medication primarily because of its ability to act as a(n):
a. opioid analgesic. c. anticholinergic. b. antiemetic. d. muscle relaxant.
In planning care, the nurse recognizes that which child should have the most difficulty with separation from family during hospitalization?
a. A 5-month-old infant b. A 15-month-old toddler c. A 4-year-old child d. A 7-year-old child
A 2-year-old child with complaints of frequent attacks of diarrhea is diagnosed to be
lactose intolerant. Which food item should be avoided in the client's regular diet plan? A) Banana B) Wheat C) Orange D) Ice cream