A male patient who presented to the emergency department with severe headache and visual disturbances has been found to be experiencing a hypertensive emergency and has been admitted to the critical care unit
The critical care unit should anticipate the administration of which of the following medications?
A) Epinephrine
B) Dopamine
C) Nitroprusside
D) Dobutamine
C
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Which nursing action is inappropriate when applying a transdermal medication patch?
1. Removing the old patch prior to placing the new patch 2. Donning gloves prior to administering the medication 3. Applying the patch to the same area where the old patch was removed 4. Cleansing the site where the patch is to be applied with soap and water
Which of the following would be a primary source for a research literature review?
A) A meta-analysis appearing in the Cochrane Reviews B) A metasynthesis published in the journal Qualitative Health Research C) An experimental study published in the journal Research in Nursing & Health D) A systematic review published in the journal Nursing Research
A physician is performing an amniotomy. What action should the nurse take first?
a. Assess the fetal heart rate pattern. b. Change the bed linens and administer perineal care. c. Inspect the characteristics of the fluid. d. Assess maternal temperature along with pulse, respirations, and blood pressure.
The nurse manager is interviewing a nurse for a possible position with the health care organization. Which of the following is an appropriate question for the nurse manager to ask the nurse during the interview?
1. "How many more children do you want to have?" 2. "Are you currently married?" 3. "Can you tell me about your ethnic background?" 4. "Can you tell me about your triage skills?"