A patient has dilated pupils, respiratory rate of six per minute, and seizure activity. What should the nurse prepare to administer to this patient?
A. Ammonium chloride
B. Activated charcoal
C. Naloxone (Narcan)
D. Diazepam (Valium)
Answer: C
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The nurse is correctly demonstrating the use of a transfer belt when engaging in the following: (Select all that apply.)
a. The belt is placed around the patient's hips. b. The belt is secure, leaving only enough room for the nurse to grasp the belt. c. The nurse stands on the weaker side. d. The nurse holds the belt on the side of the patient.
The nurse teaches a patient who has a nonfunctioning or dysfunctional GI tract that total parenteral nutrition (TPN) will be infused. Where will the infusion occur?
a. Through the carotid artery b. Through the superior vena cava c. Through the femoral vein d. Through the inferior vena cava
During the examination of an older client's skin the nurse notes an irregular, raised area on the forehead that is crusty with slight bleeding. What should the nurse ask the client about the lesion?
1. Does it bleed often? 2. Is it painful? 3. Does it go away at night? 4. Have other lesions healed?
Theories differ in their level of generality and abstraction. What type of theory purports to describe and explain large segments of the human experience?
A) Explanatory theory B) Grand theory C) Middle-range theory D) Situation-specific theory