The nurse is caring for a patient hemorrhaging from a peptic ulcer when the patient complains of sharp sudden pain, with a rapidly deteriorating condition. Initially, the nurse should:
1. roll the patient flat and assess the vital signs.
2. notify the charge nurse.
3. suction the mouth.
4. prepare for IV infusions.
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With a rapidly deteriorating patient, the nurse should collect all the information that will need to be reported.
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A nurse is has just finished giving a presentation for her peers regarding cultural sensitivity. Which statement by a peer would indicate a need for further education?
A) "I will address all of my clients by their last name until they give me permission to call them by their first name." B) "I need to introduce myself and state my role to a client when I first meet the client." C) "I will never ask clients about their culture; I don't want to offend them." D) "I will show respect for the client's support people. I understand that in some cultures individuals don't make their own healthcare decisions."
Which statement by a client undergoing drug therapy for hypertension indicates a need for further clarification?
A. "Losing weight may reduce my need for blood pressure medication." B. "Keeping my blood pressure under control reduces my risk for a heart attack." C. "When my blood pressure becomes normal, I will no longer need to take medica-tion." D. "When I get out of bed in the morning, I should first sit for a few moments and then stand."
The nurse explains that a decrease in estrogen and __________ are responsible for the changes in the female reproductive system
Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.
A nurse is watching a video that depicts a client and therapist interacting. The client is asked to say whatever comes to his mind. The nurse identifies this as which of the following?
A) Dream work B) Free association C) Gestalt therapy D) Classical conditioning