An emergency department nurse is performing an assessment of a client who has sustained circumferential burns of both legs. What should the nurse assess first?
A. Heart rate
B. Radial pulse rate
C. Peripheral pulses
D. Blood pressure (BP)
Ans: C. Peripheral pulses
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A nurse manager is providing a novice geriatric nurse with guidelines when encouraging an older client to reminisce about his or her life and past experiences. Which suggestions will be included? (Select all that apply.)
a. Don't correct the client even when you suspect the memory is incorrect b. When the focus remains on sad topics, as-sess the client for possible depression c. Refrain from interjecting personal stories into the reminiscing process d. Expect and respect a degree of repetition e. Use close-ended questions to help focus the reminiscing
What action should the nurse take to prevent microshock in the client with epicardial pacing?
A. Cut the wire ends. B. Insulate the wire ends. C. Attach the wire ends to the client's gown. D. Cover the wire ends with conductive tape.
Which of the following data represent analysis? (Select all that apply.)
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