A patient with third-degree burns on the right arm is scheduled for passive range of motion to the extremity every 2 hours. What should the nurse do prior to this exercise session?
A. Empty the patient's indwelling catheter collection bag.
B. Change the dressing on the burn.
C. Medicate the patient for pain.
D. Change the patient's bed linens.
Answer: C
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
A parent shares with the nurse that his child who is undergoing chemotherapy vomited on the way to the hospital and in the entrance to the outpatient clinic. The nurse will do which of the following things?
a. Cancel the chemotherapy for the day and reschedule it for another day. b. Use interventions such as antiemetics ordered by the physician, relaxation, biofeedback, music, and distraction. c. Talk to the physician about ordering a lower dose of chemotherapy or a less-frequent-dosage schedule. d. Isolate the child for the next 48 hours to see what is causing the nausea and vomiting.
The nurse is implementing a client's plan of care. Which action should the nurse perform at this time?
1. Record relevant information 2. Motivate and maintain optimum wellness 3. Coordinate care and community resources 4. Anticipate needs of client and family based on priorities