A(An) ____________________ often produces a superficial cutaneous injury but may cause cardiopulmonary arrest and transient but severe central nervous system deficits
a. chemical burn
b. electrical burn
c. heat burn
d. infection
B
Tissue damage results from the conversion of electrical energy into heat. Monitor the patient for cardiac dysrhythmias.
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The parent of a toddler tells the nurse, "My daughter's appetite has decreased. Thank goodness she loves to drink milk." What is the most appropriate response by the nurse?
a. "Has your daughter been sick recently?" b. "How much milk does she drink in a day?" c. "Has she become a fussy eater, too?" d. "Have you tried offering her finger foods?"
A nursing assessment is a process of collecting data to establish a database. The information contained in the database is a basis for:
a. a complete physical examination. b. a medical assessment. c. an individualized plan of care. d. writing nursing orders.
A large healthcare organization is reviewing their information security plan. Which indicates that survivability has been addressed in the plan? Select all that apply.
A) One hospital in each regional area has multiple sources of communication with central processing. B) Emergency power generators for all associated hospitals are tested and serviced each week C) The system at central processing is backed up each night, and the data are stored at a remote location. D) One hospital in each regional area has an emergency protocol in place for communicating directly with the Department of Homeland Security. E) One hospital in each regional area is especially prepared to maintain information system functionality for the emergency, operating room, lab, and pharmacy units.
A client with renal failure arrives for outpatient hemodialysis at 3 pm. During the assessment, the client states that he had ingested 2-12 ounce cans of soda and one 16 ounce of coffee
How many liters of fluid should the nurse document that the client had ingested throughout the day? 1. 1.2 2. 12 3. 120 4. 1200