After a bone marrow aspiration, the client has bruising at the site (left iliac crest). What is the nurse's best action?
A. Document the finding as the only action.
B. Position the client on his/her right side.
C. Apply an ice pack to the site.
D. Notify the physician.
C
The needle used for the procedure is large and the procedure itself can cause minor trauma to the soft tissues at the needle insertion site. Some bruising or oozing of blood is expected and should be managed with ice packs and/or pressure.
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a. It is associated with data that are focused and deep. b. It allows the overall study to be more manageable for the researcher. c. It allows the issue of maturation to be avoided as a threat to internal validity. d. It allows the nurse researcher to avoid the use of tools or instrumentation.
A client with acne asks the nurse which OTC medication is used to treat acne. What medications should the nurse include in the teaching session?
1. "Tretinoin (Retin-A)." 2. "Benzoyl peroxide (Benzaclin)." 3. "Adapalene (Differin)." 4. "Doxycycline (Doryx)."
Tropic hormones are released into the ________ to control the activities of the other endocrine glands.
A. portal vein in the brain B. general circulation C. pulmonary circulation D. portal artery in the brain
The nurse notes that a patient who has been receiving paroxetine (Paxil) for symptoms of major depression begins to behave in a confused and elated manner with the presence of restlessness, muscle jerking, and diaphoresis
The nurse should assess these symptoms as probable: a. Neuroleptic malignant syndrome b. Anticholinergic blockade c. Serotonin syndrome d. Dystonia