A first step to stabilize a patient with an overdose is to
A) measure vital signs and temperature frequently.
B) identify injuries and disease processes.
C) assess, establish, and maintain their airway.
D) assess mentation.
C
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An IV is regulated at 40 gtt/min. The administration set is microdrip tubing. In 10 hours, the client will have received _______________
a. 400 mL b. 240 mL c. 500 mL d. 600 mL
A nursing instructor teaches a class of nursing students about complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). The nursing instructor states that CAM practitioners focus on which of the following? Select all that apply
1. Symptom relief and removal 2. The need for crisis care 3. A medical model of healing 4. The need for preventative care 5. The need to treat the cause of illness
A client is noted to have xerostomia. The nurse interprets this to mean which of the following?
1. Dry mouth 2. Excessive salivation 3. Lack of gastric juice 4. Vitamin A deficiency
Which of the following would be considered a disadvantage of using a waterless bathing system?
A) It takes longer than a tub bath. B) It is more tiring to the patient. C) It is rougher on the skin than soap. D) It uses cloths that may only be used once.