A nasogastric tube is:
a. An opening in the stomach
b. An opening into the middle part of the small intestine
c. A feeding tube inserted through the nose and into the small intestine
d. A feeding tube inserted through the nose and into the stomach
D
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The nurse carefully reviews the patient's medication list. Which observation about the list indicates the highest risk for serious drug-drug interactions?
a. The patient has been taking the same medications for a long time. b. The patient is taking a large number of medications. c. Most of the drugs on the list are prescribed at high doses. d. The patient takes oral, injected, and inhaled medications.
A registered nurse is prioritizing care for four patients. Which patient should the nurse see first?
a. A 44-year-old woman 1 day postoperative b. A 64-year-old man who had a stroke 2 days ago c. A 56-year-old woman with an acute asthma attack d. A 67-year-old man with a fractured hip
A client with borderline personality disorder approaches the nurse voicing concerns about inattentive staff. The client blames the nursing staff for the client's feelings of unimportance
The nurse's best therapeutic response to this client would include which of the following statements? A) "That's all in your imagination.". B) "You need to share your feelings with the nurses you feel are ignoring you.". C) "Tell me more about your feeling of being ignored.". D) "I will bring it up at the next meeting.".
A school nurse notices that a 9-year-old third grader has had an open lesion on her left arm for 1 week. The lesion, which has never been covered with a bandage, appears to have become infected
The student is often absent from school and seems apathetic and tired when she attends. Other children in the classroom avoid her, and the nurse has overheard them talking about this student stealing food from them at lunchtime. Which should the nurse suspect? A) Physical neglect B) Emotional injury C) Physical abuse D) Sexual abuse