The nurse is preparing a patient's body following death. The patient's dentures were not in his mouth prior to death. The nurse should:
1. insert them gently into the mouth.
2. give them to the family.
3. throw them away.
4. send them to waste management to be disposed of properly.
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Dentures may be inserted gently to maintain the normal facial appearance. If the dentures cannot be inserted easily, do not force them.
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a. "This drug is safe to take if you become pregnant." b. "This drug does not have serious adverse effects." c. "You may need to check your blood glu-cose levels more often." d. "You will need to increase your insulin dose to prevent hyperglycemia."
Which of the following are social determinants of health?
1. Family income. 2. Presence of food and water in the home. 3. Age of the family member with an illness. 4. Distance traveled to the workplace.
A client in her first trimester of pregnancy presents with the complaint of persistent nausea throughout the day. The nurse suggests which intervention to best deal with this problem?
1. Eat large meals frequently throughout the day. 2. Consume noncarbonated beverages. 3. Increase foods with a high fat content. 4. Eat dry toast and crackers before getting out of bed.
A client who had surgery two days ago has developed a systemic bloodstream infection and has entered a state of septic shock. Their vital signs are as follows: HR 108 bpm, RR 30/min, BP 90/50 mmHg, O2 84% on room air, T 101.8 F. Which of the following nursing diagnoses would be most appropriate for this client? Select all that apply.
a. Ineffective breathing pattern b. Ineffective tissue perfusion c. Alteration in urinary elimination d. Pain e. Fluid volume deficit