A patient has chest tubes. You are assisting the nurse with the person's care. You need to do which of the following?
a. Turn and reposition the person according to the care plan.
b. Remove the chest tube when ordered.
c. Change the dressing around the chest tub.
d. Empty the bottles at the end of your shift.
A
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1. "The sperm and ova are viable for only 2-3 days." 2. "The sperm and ova are viable for only 6-8 hours." 3. "The sperm and ova are viable for only 24-36 hours." 4. "The sperm and ova are viable for only 8-10 hours."
The school nurse collaborates with the physical education instructor to increase the amount of physical activity during the school day because of which major benefits of physical activity? (Select all that apply.)
a. Reduced death rates as adults. b. Reduced risk of cardiovascular disease. c. Reduced risk of hypertension. d. Reduced risk of diabetes. e. Increased self-esteem.
Dependence is a term that refers to:
1. The presence and severity of withdrawal symptoms 2. Necessary use of drugs to prevent withdrawal symptoms 3. The level of intoxication associated with addiction 4. The amount of substance needed to satisfy cravings
Aspirin produces its analgesic effects as a result of
A. stimulating prostaglandins B. blocking prostaglandins C. stimulated morphine-sensitive receptors D. blocking morphine-sensitive receptors