When the nurse notes paradoxical respiration in an ER patient who fell off some scaffolding, the nurse applies ____________________ to the ribs
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Sandbags
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People of like age who usually engage in negative behaviors or destructive actions, such as tagging, vandalism, and turf wars are known as
1. gangs. 2. peer groups. 3. social groups. 4. therapy groups.
What is true of how research priorities in nursing are set? Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. There is one central organization that sets these priorities for nursing. 2. Some priorities are set based on a sampling of a wide range of nurses. 3. Different specialty groups in nursing may set priorities specific to their practice. 4. Research money is available only to projects authorized by Sigma Theta Tau International. 5. Nursing research priorities focus on clinical research.
When asking questions about the client's marital status, the nurse is gathering information about which of the following?
A) Present illness B) Functional assessment C) Chief complaint D) Psychosocial history
The nurse knows that measuring temperature is an integral part of assessment. Which concept is important for the nurse to know when taking a child's temperature?
a. The method used should be consistent. b. Rectal temperatures should always be taken on infants. c. Oral temperatures can be taken on all children older than 5 years of age. d. Axillary temperatures should be taken at night.