The nurse caring for a deaf child is preparing to give the child an intramuscular injection in the child's upper arm. What should the nurse do before administering the medication?
A) Pat the child gently on the shoulder to get his attention and point to her own arm so he knows she is giving him the injection
B) Ask his caregiver to point out that the nurse is there
C) Move around the bed and make eye contact, then show the child the syringe and indicate that the shot is going to be given
D) Ask the caregiver to keep the child's attention focused on her
Ans: C
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The nurse is reviewing the different types of enemas with a group of nursing students. What would be the best description by a student nurse of a carminative enema?
A) Consists of a small amount of olive or cottonseed oil, given to protect or soothe the mucous membrane of the colon. B) Introduces enough fluid into the colon to soften feces, stimulate peristalsis, and produce a bowel movement that empties the rectum and lower colon C) Medication is inserted into the rectum in combination with a small amount of oil or saline to reduce its irritating effect and to lessen the client's desire to expel it. D) Given to stimulate peristalsis so that flatus is expelled from the intestine
Assuming that all are accurate, which documentation about a patient's level of consciousness is best?
a. Patient is lethargic and slept when undisturbed. b. Patient responds to tactile stimulation; falls back to sleep immediately after tactile and verbal stimulation are stopped. c. Patient slept throughout the day, missing his meals and bath. d. Patient appears to be tired as he slept throughout the day except when bathed.
The nurse would anticipate which diagnostic examination for a patient with black tarry stools?
a. Ultrasound b. Barium enema c. Upper endoscopy d. Flexible sigmoidoscopy