A nurse is caring for a 20-year-old athlete with a sprained left ankle. What nursing
measures should the nurse employ when caring for this client?
A) Apply a warm moist pack within 24 hours
B) Lower the ankle to relieve the pain
C) Apply an ice pack over the ankle after 48 hours
D) Apply an elastic bandage to immobilize the area
D
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A patient receiving total parenteral nutrition has elevated serum blood urea nitrogen and serum sodium levels. The nurse would conduct additional assessment for which complication?
1. Prerenal azotemia 2. Hyperglycemia 3. Central line-associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI) 4. Hepatic dysfunction
To monitor for complications in a patient with type 2 diabetes, which tests will the nurse in the diabetic clinic schedule at least annually (select all that apply)?
a. Chest x-ray b. Blood pressure c. Serum creatinine d. Urine for microalbuminuria e. Complete blood count (CBC) f. Monofilament testing of the foot
Which action will the nurse need to do when preparing to assist with the insertion of a pulmonary artery catheter?
a. Determine if the cardiac troponin level is elevated. b. Auscultate heart and breath sounds during insertion. c. Place the patient on NPO status before the procedure. d. Attach cardiac monitoring leads before the procedure.
The nurse is preparing to administer an oral medication and wants to ensure a rapid drug action. Which form of the medication will the nurse administer?
a. Capsule b. Enteric-coated pill c. Liquid suspension d. Tablet