When assessing a postpartum patient who was diagnosed with a cervical laceration that has been repaired, what sign should the nurse report as a possible development of hypovolemic shock?
A) Warm and flushed skin
B) Weak and rapid pulse
C) Elevated blood pressure
D) Decreased respiratory rate
B
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A nurse working in a psychiatric hospital is performing a suicide assessment on a client diagnosed with major depressive disorder (MDD). Which actions by the nurse are appropriate when conducting a suicide assessment?
Select all that apply. A) Assess all clients for suicide risk by using indirect questioning. B) Ask if the client has any thought of suicide. C) Asking about suicide will "plant the idea" in the client's mind. D) Assess the lethality of the suicide plan, if one exists. E) If the client has suicidal thoughts, assess whether or not the client would act on them.
The client asks the nurse why he is to receive flurbiprofen sodium during ocular surgery. The nurse's best response is:
a. "It is used because you have herpes simplex keratitis." b. "It is administered to constrict your pupils." c. "It is used to reduce edema and inflammation." d. "One drop is administered q. 30 minutes beginning two hours before surgery."
The first academic nursing centers were established in the:
1. 1970s 2. 1980s 3. 1990s 4. 2000s
The nurse prepares to teach patients about the safety and efficacy of herbal preparations. Which statement would be included in the best plan by the nurse?
1. "Herbal preparations must be tested for safety and efficacy prior to marketing." 2. "The label on the herbal preparation is required by the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act (DSHEA) to be accurate." 3. "Herbal preparations have to meet the same safety and efficacy standards as prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) drugs." 4. "The manufacturer does not have to prove the safety or efficacy of the herbal preparation."