A client undergoes an invasive joint examination of the knee. Which of the following signs or symptoms should the nurse closely monitor for in the client?
A) Lack of sleep and appetite C) Signs of depression
B) Serous drainage D) Signs of shock
B
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When describing the characteristics of a typical rural population to a group of community health nurses, which of the following would the nurse include?
A) Older, white, with a lower income and less formal education B) Young minorities with a lower income and less formal education C) Wealthier, more highly educated, older white Americans D) A reflection of the population as a whole
Which is not considered as a probable cause of mood disorders?
a. Loss of significant others b. Learned helplessness c. Neurotransmitter dysregulation d. Traumatic event in childhood
A patient has peripheral parenteral nutrition (PPN) ordered. The IV team nurse is placing a peripheral intravenous line for its administration. The nurse reviews the orders and prepares to administer the PPN
Upon checking the solution against the orders, the nurse is aware that it is safest to administer a dextrose concentration no greater than 10% because what? A) Dextrose concentrations greater than 10% will cause a chemical phlebitis. B) Dextrose concentrations greater than 10% are poorly absorbed by the body. C) Dextrose concentrations greater than 10% are incompatible with lipid solutions. D) Ddextrose concentrations greater than 10% limit the length of therapy to 2 weeks.
After a birth complicated by a shoulder dystocia, the infant's Apgar scores were 7 at 1 minute and 9 at 5 minutes. The infant is now crying vigorously. The nurse in the birthing room should:
a. palpate the infant's clavicles. b. encourage the parents to hold the infant. c. perform a complete newborn assessment. d. give supplemental oxygen with a small face mask.