A child with a diagnosis of pertussis (whooping cough) is being admitted to the pediatric unit. As soon as the child arrives to the unit, the nurse first:
A. Weighs the child
B. Takes the child's temperature
C. Attaches the child to a pulse oximeter
D. Administers the prescribed antibiotic
Ans: C. Attaches the child to a pulse oximeter
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" What rationale should the manager offer for this advice? 1. Nursing involvement at the administrative level is required by accrediting agencies. 2. Involvement of all departments in the agency supports the organizations' management style. 3. Staff members who are kept informed are less likely to be suspicious and spread rumors. 4. Sharing both the positive and negative information from administration helps to reduce the manager's stress.
The director of nursing has been asked to prepare an estimated budget for the intensive care department for the upcoming year
The current fixed costs are $2,750,000, and the variable costs are $3,725,815. If the fixed costs are estimated to increase by 3% and the variable costs by 8% what should the director identify as the cost per patient day? (Calculate to the nearest whole number.)
Explain the reason why theophylline may be contraindicated in patients with existing cardiovascular disease.
A. Theophylline may cause excessive cardiac stimulation. B. Theophylline may cause angioedema. C. Theophylline may cause vasoconstriction. D. None of these are correct.
An older patient with peripheral neuropathy has been taking magnesium supplements. Which symptoms indicate this patient may have hypermagnesemia?
A. Hyperreflexia B. Excessive urination C. Nausea and vomiting D. Hypotension, warmth, and sweating