You are not responsible for oxygen therapy because:
a. Oxygen is a fire hazard
b. Nursing assistants do not give drugs
c. A doctor's order is needed
d. It is not part of your training
B
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A child with nephritic syndrome has been placed on prednisone. The nurse knows that for this syndrome, the administration will be:
1. Daily for six weeks and then alternate-day doses for six weeks. 2. Daily for one week. 3. On a short-burst schedule. 4. Infrequent.
A 42-year-old patient who is admitted to the emergency room following blunt trauma to the face has clear fluid draining from the right nostril. The nurse assesses this fluid for:
A) Sodium B) Protein C) Calcium D) Glucose
The nurse interviews the client about the health history. Which statement by the nurse is most likely to result in effective client communication?
1. "I'm not sure why you are here; can you explain it to me?" 2. "Tell me about things and people that are important to you.". 3. "I want to learn more about your pain—where does it start?" 4. "If you think it is important, I will try to notify the provider.".
The novice nurse is learning about the appropriate use of touch with clients with psychiatric dis-orders. Which statement about touch will provide the nurse with the best basis for successful practice in psychiatric nursing situations?
1. Touch carries a different meaning for various individuals. 2. Touch is rarely misinterpreted by clients because of their use of intuition. 3. It is never inadvisable to touch a client to convey interest and warmth. 4. For suspicious clients, procedural touch is best combined with humor.