A nurse is caring for a client receiving oxygen from a large oxygen cylinder for an
extended period. What measure should the nurse employ?
A) Ensure that the cylinder is always kept away from heat
B) Connect the cylinder to the client without changing the pressure
C) Roll the cylinder in a horizontal position when moving it
D) Remember to keep the valve of the cylinder turned on at all times
A
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a. Use a 22-gauge, 5/8-inch needle. b. Rotate sites among the upper arm, abdomen, and anterior thigh. c. Avoid injecting within 3 inches of a previous injection site. d. Insert the needle at a 30-degree angle to the skin.
A patient with severe deep partial-thickness burns is scheduled for hydrotherapy at 10:00 A.M. every day. The patient has an order for percocet (oxycodone and acetaminophen) of two tablets by mouth every 4 to 6 hours PRN for pain
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A) the incision will be the size of the area. B) the area being shaved is much larger than the incision size. C) she should speak with the physician about her concerns. D) she will get an infection if you do not shave the area.
Which of these waves represents ventricular depolarization?
a. P wave b. QRS complex c. U wave d. T wave