The nurse is preparing to perform a 12-lead ECG. What will ensure the most accurate tracing?
A) Position patient in high Fowler's position.
B) Have patient lie as still as possible.
C) Apply limb electrodes over clothing.
D) Place arm leads at rear of shoulders.
B
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The physician has suggested that the client try Pepto-Bismol to relieve the diarrhea. What information should the nurse provide about this medication?
1. "Do not take the Pepto-Bismol for longer than 48 hours." 2. "The Pepto-Bismol will turn your stools yellow." 3. "Take the Pepto-Bismol before meals and at bedtime." 4. "Take the Pepto-Bismol once per day."
A continuum of care:
a. deals strictly with health promotion. b. focuses on the needs of the community. c. is a linkage of health services across set-tings. d. provides another health care option for the homeless.
If the patient begins to vomit after surgery, you should
A) immediately get the nurse. B) offer the patient a glass of water. C) turn the patient's head to the side. D) quickly turn the patient on her abdomen.
A patient with Parkinson disease asks the nurse what an "on-off" problem means with medications. What should the nurse explain to the patient?
A. "You will have to take breaks from this medicine by stopping (off) and starting it (on) again, so you don't build up a tolerance to it." B. "The 'on' times will be when your symptoms are under control; the 'off' times are when you will have increased problems with symptom management." C. "I'm not a pharmacist, so I shouldn't be answering this question." D. "There will be times when you are depressed (off) and when you are happy (on)."