Pain and swelling near an IV site may indicate an
A. incorrect flow rate.
B. improper base fluid.
C. incompatibility of additives.
D. infiltration or phlebitis.
Answer: D
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A. Staff nurses B. Nurse managers C. Nursing assistants D. All of the above
Chemical substances that are produced by the body and facilitate nerve-impulse transmission are called:
a. antioxidants c. neurotransmitters b. neuropeptides d. phytochemicals
Select the best description of nursing practice in the psychiatric setting
a. The nurse primarily serves in a supportive role to other members of the team. b. The multidisciplinary approach eliminates the need to clearly define the responsibilities of nursing. c. Clearly differentiated nursing actions have been identified that distinguish nursing from other professions. d. Although professional role overlap exists, nursing offers unique contributions to psychotherapeutic management.
A client has just been referred to hospice care, and the spouse asks the hospice nurse why the client needs the change in services. The response by the nurse is:
1. "So we can see if there's any way to improve your spouse's life." 2. "There is no need for acute care any longer." 3. "It's best for your spouse to be cared for at home." 4. "Hospice care is cheaper than acute care."