Which piece(s) of equipment or supplies is essential for the nurse to obtain before initiating an IV?
A. Goggles
B. Sterile drape
C. Disposable gloves
D. Blood culture set
C
In keeping with standard precautions, the nurse wears disposable gloves during all venipunctures.
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The nurse is recording a history for a child who has been diagnosed with recurrent abdominal pain (RAP). The finding that is characteristic of this disorder is:
a. morning headaches. b. pain for 3 consecutive months. c. febrile episodes in the late afternoon. d. diaphoresis when attacks occur.
The population health nurse is using a health promotion strategy that emphasizes changing negative behaviors to benefit the patient and society. Which strategy is the nurse using?
1. Empowerment. 2. Social marketing. 3. Health education. 4. Manipulation.
An elderly patient comes into the physician's office with reddened eyes. She tells the nurse that lately she has been having this dry-eye condition. Since there is no infection in her eyes, the nurse would expect the physician to order which of the follow
a. An antiinfective b. Artificial tears c. An antiviral d. An antiseptic
The nurse is preparing to administer an osmotic diuretic to a patient. What should the nurse do when providing this medication?
Select all that apply. 1. Check solution for crystallization prior to IV administration. 2. Evaluate urine output after test dose is given. 3. Assess for signs of worsening heart failure. 4. Assess for orthostatic hypotension. 5. Monitor patient for signs of ototoxicity.