Which of the following factors predispose the critically ill patient to pain and anxiety? (Select all that apply.)
a. Inability to communicate
b. Invasive procedures
c. Monitoring devices
d. Nursing care
A, B, C, D
All of these factors predispose the patient to pain or anxiety.
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Which of the following, if selected by the nurses, indicates an awareness of child safety? 1. Tinker toys 2. Soft stuffed animals of various sizes 3. Plastic or heavy-cardboard picture books 4. 500-piece jigsaw puzzles
A patient has been receiving heparin while in the hospital to treat deep vein thromboses and will be discharged home with a prescription for enoxaparin [Lovenox]
The nurse provides teaching for the nursing student who asks about the advantages of enoxaparin over heparin. Which state-ment by the student indicates a need for further teaching? a. "Enoxaparin does not require coagulation monitoring." b. "Enoxaparin has greater bioavailability than heparin." c. "Enoxaparin is more cost-effective than heparin." d. "Enoxaparin may be given using a fixed dosage."
The nurse monitors for which acid-base imbalance in a client who has hypoxemia?
a. Reduced carbon dioxide production leading to alkalosis b. Reduced carbon dioxide retention leading to alkalosis c. Excess carbon dioxide production leading to acidosis d. Excess carbon dioxide retention leading to acidosis
A patient scheduled for spinal surgery the following day lists ginkgo and ginger on a home medication assessment. How should the nurse respond to this information?
a. "What dose of each herb do you take?" b. "For what effects do you take the herbs?" c. "How many times per day do you take each herb?" d. "Have you told your surgeon that you take these herbs?"