At the site of a building collapse, ambulances are nearby and a shelter has been set up with carts, chairs, tables, and refreshments for the victims. Within which decontamination zone are the victims being assessed?
A. Warm
B. Cold
C. Hot
D. Control
Answer: B
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Which nursing intervention can help prevent the complication of IV fluid infiltration?
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A pregnant patient in her third trimester has been involved in a motor vehicle accident. Which of the following actions should the nurse implement to treat the patient's symptoms of hypotension?
1. place the patient in the supine position 2. turn the patient to the left lateral position 3. turn the patient to the right lateral position 4. place the patient in Trendlenburg's position
Physical illness causes emotional stress.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)