A nurse is caring for a 6-hour-postpartum patient who is experiencing perineal discomfort secondary to an episiotomy. Which intervention is most appropriate for the nurse to implement?
1. Application of warm compresses to the perineum
2. Application of an ice pack to the perineum
3. Administration of Methergine 0.2 mg
4. Contacting the physician/CNM for new orders
2. Application of an ice pack to the perineum
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A nurse manager has provided education to emergency department nurses regarding disaster management. Which statement would the manager interpret as indicating understanding of this education?
1. "We should treat as many clients as possible as quickly as possible." 2. "Quick separation of any victim with bleeding wounds from those who are not bleeding is essential." 3. "Our goal is to treat those with serious injuries first." 4. "We should send those with less serious injuries home without treatment."
The following are guidelines for the nurse-patient interview (select all that apply):
A. Advise the patient B. Be aggressive C. Be sensitive D. Use empathy E. Use open-ended questions
The nurse is caring for a patient who was started on intravenous antibiotic therapy earlier in the shift. As the second dose is being infused, the patient reports feeling dizzy and having difficulty breathing and talking
The nurse notes that the patient's respirations are 26 breaths/min with a weak pulse of 112 beats/min. The nurse suspects that the patient is experiencing which condition? a. Suppressed immune response b. Hyperimmune response c. Allergic reaction d. Anaphylactic reaction
Which of the following is the average adult blood pressure?
A. 120/80 B. 130/80 C. 140/80 D. 110/80