The nurse–theorist Mishel developed the:
A) Uncertainty in Illness Model
B) Health Promotion Model
C) Adaptation Model
D) Self-Care Deficit Theory
A
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A patient is admitted to the ED with an apparent overdose of IV heroin. After stabilizing the patient's cardiopulmonary status, the nurse should prepare to perform what intervention?
A) Administer a bolus of lactated Ringer's. B) Administer naloxone hydrochloride (Narcan). C) Insert an indwelling urinary catheter. D) Perform a focused neurologic assessment.
The nurse is teaching manifestations of nephrotic syndrome to the parents of a child with the disorder. What should the nurse instruct the parents to monitor to determine if edema is increasing?
A) Appetite B) Breathing rate C) Tightness of shoes D) Abdominal circumference
A client has a urinary tract infection that is treated with an antibiotic. The medication has a tendency to cause crystalluria. Which nursing intervention may prevent this side effect?
a. Treating with urinary antispasmodics b. Increasing oral fluid intake c. Increasing intake of acid-ash fluids/foods d. Maintaining urine specific gravity above 1.025
What is critical information for the nurse to incorporate into her care when using restraints on a child?
a. Use the least restrictive type of restraint. b. Tie knots securely so they cannot be untied easily. c. Secure the ties to the mattress or side rails. d. Remove restraints every 4 hours to assess skin.