What should a nurse teach an older patient with a newly casted Colles fracture?
a. Apply cool compresses to the cast.
b. Let the hand and arm dangle to increase the drainage.
c. Keep the hand immobile to reduce swel-ling.
d. Move the shoulders to reduce contrac-tures.
D
Movement of the shoulders will help decrease the threat of contracture from immobility.
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The nurse is concerned about being sued for negligence when providing care. Which nursing actions may be grounds for negligence? Select all that apply
A) Client fell getting out of bed because the call light was not used. B) Client name band was checked prior to providing all medications. C) Client's morning medications were administered in the early afternoon. D) Client states not understanding activity restrictions and wound eviscerated. E) Client documentation did not include appearance of infiltrated IV site.
A patient experiences malignant hyperthermia as a complication of anesthesia. Which of the fol-lowing medications is anticipated for use in this situation?
a. Chlorphenesin (Maolate) b. Chlorzoxazone (Paraflex) c. Dantrolene (Dantrium) d. Orphenadrine (Norflex)
A 25-year-old client with complaints of breast tenderness, mood swings, and backache before the onset of menses is diagnosed with premenstrual syndrome (PMS)
What instruction should the nurse provide to the client to help relieve the symptoms of PMS? A) Take a prescribed dose of diuretic medications. B) Maintain a low-salt diet during menstrual periods. C) Increase the dietary protein and sugar intake. D) Drink a cup of coffee early every morning.
In the United States, the paper speed on the monitor is set at
A. 1 cm/min B. 2 cm/min C. 3 cm/min