After the death of the child, the nurse prepares the body for viewing. This includes: (Select all that apply.)
a. Bathing the child
b. Dressing the child in a clean gown
c. Changing the linens
d. Removing medical equipment
e. Removing toys and flowers from the room
A, B, C, D
Removing toys and flowers from the room is not necessary; in fact, rearrangement of the flowers and toys may be comforting to the family.
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a. Assessing vaccination records for booster shot needs b. Encouraging the client to eat a nutritious diet c. Instructing the client to wash minor wounds carefully d. Teaching hand hygiene to prevent the spread of microbes
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The nurse is aware that the therapeutic effect of the patient's drug regimen is primarily a result of A) alterations in the osmolarity of bacterial cytoplasm. B) lysis of the bacterial cell walls. C) interference with bacterial reproduction. D) enhancement of the patient's immune function.
The nurse is reviewing results of diagnostic testing performed on a client with increased intracranial pressure (ICP) in preparation for an evaluation to be done by the healthcare provider during morning rounds
Which diagnostic test results should the nurse make available to the healthcare provider for review? Select all that apply. A) Bronchoscopy results B) MRI result C) Head CT scan with and without contrast D) Electroencephalogram E) Complete blood count of the cerebrospinal fluid
The nurse is reviewing the history of a patient newly admitted to the unit. This patient has been ordered vasopressin for bleeding esophageal varices
The nurse calls the physician to question the use of vasopressin when she reads that the patient has a history of what? A) Diabetes mellitus B) Chronic kidney disease C) Arthritis D) Coronary artery disease