Which nursing interventions would be appropriate after a wound evisceration?
a. Place the patient in high Fowler's position.
b. Give the patient fluids to prevent shock.
c. Replace the dressing with sterile fluffy pads.
d. Apply a warm, moist normal saline sterile dressing.
D
Cover the wound with a sterile towel moistened with sterile physiological saline (warm).
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A young child's parents call the nurse after their child is bitten by a raccoon in the woods. The nurse's recommendation should be based on what knowledge?
a. Antirabies prophylaxis must be initiated immediately. b. The child should be hospitalized for close observation. c. No treatment is necessary if thorough wound cleaning is done. d. Antirabies prophylaxis must be initiated as soon as clinical manifestations appear.
What two factors determine the portion of the heart that each lead "sees"?
What will be an ideal response?
A nurse would like to implement a strategy to effectively manage time. Which of the following actions will the nurse implement?
a. Delegate appropriate tasks b. Arrive at the site early in the morning c. Be available to others d. Complete all tasks
If the client has a peripheral pulse that is difficult to palpate, the nurse should:
A. Call the physician B. Use a stethoscope C. Assess other areas instead D. Obtain an amplifying instrument