Hyperthermia means that the person's body temperature is:
a. Much higher than the normal range
b. Very low
c. Lower than the outdoor temperature
d. Higher than the outdoor temperature
A
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A new graduate LPN is worried about a nurse who works with her. The preceptor discusses the signs of an impaired nurse as including Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Habitual tardiness 2. Complaints of poor-quality nursing care 3. Mood swings 4. Increased productivity 5. Frequent requests to ‘waste' narcotic doses
During a patient's bath, the nurse observes the patient having a tonic clonic seizure. The nurse immediately turns the patient to a side-lying position. The nurse is demonstrating which phase of the nursing process?
a. Assessment b. Planning c. Implementation d. Evaluation
The nurse is caring for a hospitalized patient with hyperparathyroid disease and a serum calcium level of 14.2 mg/dL. What is the priority intervention of the nurse?
a. Instruct the patient to always call for assistance before getting out of bed. b. Assist the patient to change into dry clothing after episodes of diaphoresis. c. Teach stress-relieving techniques, including progressive muscle relaxation. d. Measure urine output hourly and notify physician if urine output is less than 30 mL/hr.
The assessment of pain and anxiety is a continuous process. When critically ill patients exhibit signs of anxiety, the nurse's first priority is to:
a. administer antianxiety medications as ordered. b. administer pain medication as ordered. c. identify and treat the underlying cause. d. reassess the patient hourly to determine whether symptoms resolve on their own.