MC During an assessment, you find the client's hand has become waxy white, mottled, and blistered during local ice therapy. Your nursing response is to
A. Massage the skin to bring blood to the area.
B. Apply dry heat to the area.
C. Place a towel between the body area and the ice pack.
D. Place the part in moving water at 40°C for approximately 30 minutes.
D
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A) Speak individually to each staff member before attending the meeting. B) Wait for the physicians to arrive before exchanging notes. C) Avoid asking questions related to the medical record. D) Come prepared with material required to take notes.
The nurse is preparing to suction a patient with an endotracheal tube. What would be the nurse's first step in the suctioning process?
A) Explain the procedure to the patient before beginning and offer reassurance during suctioning. B) Turn on suction source at or below 120 mm Hg. C) Assess the patient's lung sounds and SaO2 via pulse oximeter. D) Perform hand hygiene, then put on nonsterile gloves, goggles, gown, and mask.
A client is diagnosed with psoriasis. Which of the following would the nurse expect the primary health care provider to prescribe as topical treatment? Select all that apply
A) Chlorhexidine (Hibiclens) B) Calcipotriene (Dovonex) C) Vidarabine (Ara-A) D) Imiquimod (Aldara) E) Anthralin (Miconal)
The nurse is caring for a client who has been diagnosed with a cerebral vascular accident and subsequent expressive aphasia. In which manner does the nurse best promote communication?
A) Ask open-ended questions and allow time for the client to respond. B) Use head nods and shakes to convey answers to questions. C) Use hand gestures to facilitate nursing care. D) Use a picture board with common responses.