The healthcare worker must obtain a complete list of herbs that a patient is using to identify potential ________ with prescription medications.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
interactions
Ask a patient about the use of herbs to identify potential drug interactions with prescription medications.
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What accommodations should be used for the position of a hearing-impaired woman for a pelvic examination?
a. The patient should assume the M or V po-sition. b. Her legs should be farther apart. c. The head of the table should be elevated. d. The lithotomy position with obstetric stir-rups should be used.
What step in the RSI procedure allows the patient to tolerate longer than normal periods of? apnea?
A client is admitted to the hospital emergency department with an acute anterior wall myocardial infarction. The nurse discusses thrombolytic therapy with the client and spouse. The spouse is concerned about the dangers of this treatment. Which statement by the nurse is appropriate?
1. "There is no reason to worry. We use this medication all the time." 2. "I'm certain you made the correct decision to use this medication." 3. "You have concerns about whether this treatment is the best option." 4. "Your loved one is very ill. The health care provider has made the best decision for you."
J.F., a 67-year-old woman, was involved in an auto accident and flown by emergency helicopter to your facility. She sustained a ruptured spleen, fractured pelvis, and compound fractures of the left femur. On admission (5 days ago) she underwent a splenectomy. Her pelvis was stabilized with an external fixation device 3 days ago, and, yesterday, her left femur was stabilized using balanced suspension with skeletal traction. She has a Thomas splint with a Pearson attachment on her left leg. She has 20 pounds of skeletal traction and 5 pounds applied to the balanced suspension. Her left femur is elevated off the bed at approximately 45 degrees. The lower leg is parallel to the bed and lies in a sling that the nurse adjusts on the frame, and the foot hangs freely.
This morning, J.F. was transferred to your orthopedic unit for specialized care. You are the nurse assigned to care for her on the night shift. You enter J.F.'s room for the first time. What aspects of the traction will you inspect? What will be an ideal response?