When dermal exposure of a toxin occurs, the patient needs to
A) wrap the affected part in sterile gauze.
B) elevate the affected extremity.
C) apply a tourniquet above the exposure.
D) flood the skin with lukewarm water for 15 to 30 minutes.
D
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A) Respiratory acidosis B) Metabolic alkalosis C) Partially compensated metabolic alkalosis D) Fully compensated respiratory acidosis
A patient is brought in by ambulance with frostbite to the bilateral lower extremities. The patient states he is homeless and lives "in a box in an alley." What orders for rewarming the patient's legs would the nurse expect to receive?
A) Cover the patient with heating blankets until circulation is effectively restored B) Place in 100°F circulating bath until circulation is effectively restored C) Place in alternating hot and cold water until circulation is effectively restored D) Pack armpits and groin with bottles of heated saline until circulation is effectively restored
While documenting patient care, the nurse notes that a postpartum patient is accepting the birth of the child well. What did the nurse most likely observe to come to this conclusion?
A) Names the child after a well-loved friend B) Asks the nurse to take a photo of the child C) Turns the face to meet the infant's eyes when holding the baby D) Comments that the baby has the most hair of any in the nursery
Which activities should be conducted by a nurse in a psychiatric setting? Select all that apply
A) Administer medication B) Diagnose mental illness C) Provide reality orientation D) Set limits