When caring for patients who have had a CVA, you know that they will
A) always seem mentally confused.
B) have brain damage opposite the side of paralysis.
C) remain paralyzed for the rest of their lives.
D) not regain bowel and bladder control.
B
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A chest tube that was inserted for a child with a pneumothorax becomes dislodged from the child's chest. Which of the following would the nurse do first?
A) Apply a Vaseline gauze occlusive dressing. B) Clamp the chest tube close to the child's chest. C) Administer supplemental oxygen at 100% D) Notify the child's physician to reinsert the tube.
A nurse manager understands that the typical first step in handling an employee with a disciplinary problem is a:
a. Verbal reprimand. b. Written reprimand. c. Reminder of employment standards. d. Day off without pay.
Which statement applies to the use of antithyroid drugs?
a. They are safe for use in nursing mothers. b. They are safe for use during pregnancy. c. They are unsafe for use during pregnancy and by nursing mothers. d. They must be used during pregnancy to prevent thyroid abnormalities in the fetus.
A nurse is assigned to care for a client who is experiencing a decrease in taste. The nurse
knows which could be the most likely cause of the client's condition? A) The client's stomach may be irritated. B) The client has a short frenulum. C) The client may be experiencing achalasia. D) The client may be a smoker.