Which of the following interventions would be least effective in caring for a woman who is in the transition phase of labor?
A) Having the client breathe with contractions
B) Providing one-to-one support
C) Encouraging the woman to ambulate
D) Urging her to focus on one contraction at a time
C
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A nurse recognizes that which of the following would be classified as elective surgeries? Select all that apply
1. A tonsillectomy for a 10-year-old with a history of frequent pharyngitis 2. An appendectomy for a 12-year-old with acute appendicitis 3. A colectomy with colostomy for an 18-year-old with Crohn disease 4. A mastectomy for a 56-year-old with recently diagnosed breast cancer 5. A total hip replacement for an 87-year-old with a fractured femur
A patient with schizophrenia approaches staff arriving for day shift and anxiously reports, "Last night demons came to my room and tried to rape me." Which response would be most therapeutic?
1. "There are no such things as demons; what you saw were hallucinations." 2. "It is not possible for anyone to enter your room at night; you are safe here." 3. "You seem very upset; please tell me more about what you experienced last night." 4. "That must have been very frightening, but we'll check on you at night and you'll be safe."
If a patient is seriously burned and the muscle tissue is visible, the patient has a _____ burn.
a. first-degree b. second-degree c. third-degree d. nonthermal
What should the nurse teach a patient regarding the application of capsaicin cream (Zostrix) to the skin?
A) Wash hands thoroughly after applying to the skin B) You may feel drowsy after applying to the skin C) Cover the cream with a dressing to prevent contamination D) Lie down after applying to the skin because it can cause tachycardia