Which of the following interventions should a nurse perform when caring for a client with epistaxis?
A) Apply a moustache dressing.
B) Provide a nasal splint.
C) Apply direct continuous pressure.
D) Place the client in a semi-Fowler's position.
C
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A 5-year-old boy has starting sitting up in bed displaying signs of extreme anxiety. In the morning, when the parents ask the boy about this, he has no recollection. What should the nurse convey to the parents if this happens again?
A) Assist the boy in settling down without awakening him after an episode. B) Watch him closely to see if he has any twitching or thrashing about. C) Bring him back to the clinic if this keeps happening, so we can prescribe some sleep medicine. D) Shake him to wake him up, and then comfort him and put him back in bed.
Regarding the development of the respiratory system, maternity nurses should be aware that:
a. The respiratory system does not begin developing until after the embryonic stage. b. The infant's lungs are considered mature when the lecithin/sphingomyelin (L/S) ratio is 1:1, at about 32 weeks. c. Maternal hypertension can reduce maternal-placental blood flow, accelerating lung maturity. d. Fetal respiratory movements are not visible on ultrasound scans until at least 16 weeks.
A patient complains of a vague, uneasy feeling of dread, and his heart rate is elevated. Which of the following nursing diagnoses is most appropriate for this patient?
a. Anger b. Fear c. Anxiety d. Hopelessness
The nurse teaches a patient about portal hypertension. Which patient statement indicates teaching was effective?
A. "Portal hypertension means high blood pressure throughout my abdomen. It causes me to feel confused." B. "In portal hypertension, blood leaks from my liver. It causes me to feel hungry frequently." C. "Portal hypertension means fast-spreading high blood pressure. It causes red veins on my arms." D. "In portal hypertension, blood backs up in the liver. It causes enlarged blood vessels in my esophagus."