The risk of aspiration while on mechanical ventilation can be reduced by
A) leaving the endotracheal tube's cuff deflated.
B) administering enteral feedings.
C) inserting a nasogastric tube.
D) administering prophylactic antacids.
C
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Managed care systems are most effective for an older adult who does the following:
a. Avoids using the system until it is really needed in an emergency b. Avoids seeing generalists and seeks health care only from specialists c. Uses high-tech treatments to reduce expenses over the long run d. Seeks regular primary care and preventive strategies to maintain health
During an assessment the nurse suspects that a female client is experiencing menopause. What findings did the nurse use to come to this conclusion? (Select all that apply.)
1. Moodiness 2. Increased appetite 3. Nighttime sweating 4. Sudden feelings of heat 5. Irregular menstrual periods
Nursing administrators are trying to decide if they want a "traffic director," "spot check," or "comprehensive" form of triage in the emergency department
What information should be considered when making this decision? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. All forms will require employment of a registered nurse. 2. All forms will include evaluation of the patient. 3. Both spot check and comprehensive triage nurses order lab or radiographs according to established protocol. 4. A comprehensive triage plan results in patients receiving pain medications earlier. 5. Both the spot check and comprehensive triage nurses assign urgency categories.
The patient has experienced a postpartum hemorrhage at 6 hours postpartum. After controlling the hemorrhage, the patient's partner asks what would cause a hemorrhage. How should the nurse respond?
1. "Sometimes the uterus relaxes and excessive bleeding occurs." 2. "The blood collected in the vagina and poured out when your partner stood up." 3. "Bottle-feeding prevents the uterus from getting enough stimulation to contract." 4. "The placenta had embedded in the uterine tissue abnormally."