A patient being treated for a traumatic brain injury is febrile with a temperature of 100°F. What is the priority nursing intervention?
1. Culture the patient's urine.
2. Contact the primary healthcare provider.
3. Administer the prn antipyretic.
4. Have the patient cough and deep breathe more frequently.
Answer: 3
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A) administration of an antiemetic drug. B) a desensitization program. C) counseling to improve feelings of control over her body. D) counseling her to accept more adult-like behavior.
The nurse is working with a family who experienced the stillbirth of a son 2 months ago. Which statement by the mother would be expected?
1. "I seem to keep crying for no reason." 2. "The death of my son hasn't changed my life." 3. "I have not visited my son's gravesite." 4. "I feel happy all the time."
Which classification of the purposes of research is better suited to qualitative research?
A) Description B) Explanation C) Prediction D) Control
The 22-year-old client is scheduled for her first gynecologic examination. What can the nurse do to make the client more comfortable during this exam? (Select all that apply.)
A. Have a female physician perform the exam B. Show the client what the speculum looks like C. Reduce her fear by not telling the client what the exam involves D. Ask the client why she has delayed her first Pap this long E. Provide a mirror for the client