An adult client trapped in a burning house has suffered burns to the back of the head, upper half of the posterior trunk, and the back of both arms
Using the rule of nines, what does the nurse determine the extent of the burn injury to be? (Enter the answer in the space provided.)
__________%
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A child has cancer, and has been treated with chemotherapy. The latest lab value indicates that the white blood cell count is very low. The nurse would expect to administer:
1. Filgrastim (Neupogen). 2. Ondansetron (Zofran). 3. Oprelvekin (Neumega). 4. Epoetin alfa (Epogen).
A patient with paranoid schizophrenia is hospitalized after arguing with co-workers and threatening to harm them. The patient is aloof and suspicious and says, "Two staff members I saw talking were plotting to kill me."
Based on data gathered at this point, which nursing diagnoses relate? Select all that apply. a. Risk for other-directed violence b. Disturbed thought processes c. Risk for loneliness d. Spiritual distress e. Social isolation
A patient tells a nurse, “I sometimes get into trouble because I make quick decisions and act on them.” A therapeutic response would be:
a. "Let's consider the advantages of being able to stop and think before acting."
b. "It sounds as though you've developed some insight into your situation."
c. "I'll bet you have some interesting stories to share about overreacting."
d. "It's good that you're showing readiness for behavioral change."
The clinic nurse is admitting a 39-year-old woman who has come to the clinic complaining of left-sided tenderness, fever, chills, and flank pain. What does the nurse suspect the patient has?
A) Cystitis B) Kidney stones C) Neurogenic bladder D) Pyelonephritis