The nurse is monitoring a 3yo child for sx of increased ICP after a craniotomy. the nurse plans to monitor for which early sx of increased ICP?
a. vomiting
b. bulging anterior fontanel
c. increasing head circumference
d. complaints of frontal headache
a. vomiting
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A nurse is accused of professional negligence because she improperly operated a ventilator, resulting in a patient's death
The prosecution presents an expert witness to show that operating such a ventilator is within the standard of care for a reasonable nurse. Which aspect of negligence is the prosecution attempting to establish? A) Duty B) Breach of duty C) Causation D) Damages
The next-to-last meeting of an interpersonal therapy group is taking place. One would expect the leader to take which action(s)? Select all that apply
a. Encourage members to reflect on their progress and that of the group itself. b. Facilitate discussion and resolution of feelings about the end of the group. c. Support appropriate expression of disagreement by the group's members. d. Remind members of the group's norms and rules, emphasizing confidentiality. e. Help members identify goals they would like to accomplish after the group ends. f. Promote the identification and development of new options for solving problems.
When a medication is to be titrated, the physician will order the drug, dosage range, starting dose and
A. constant rate. B. the desired effect. C. the patient's weight. D. the patient's BSA.
A patient receives a prescription on which the provider has noted that a generic medication may be given. The patient asks the nurse what this means. What will the nurse tell the patient about generic drugs?
a. They contain the same inert ingredients as brand-name drugs. b. They have chemical structures that are identical to proprietary drugs. c. They tend to be less expensive than brand-name drugs. d. They undergo extensive testing before they are marketed.