__________________ involves monitoring for the five Ps (pain, pallor, pulselessness, paresthesia, and paralysis)
Fill in the blanks with correct word
Neurovascular assessment
It is essential to monitor for the five Ps (pain, pallor, pulselessness, paresthesia, and paralysis) of neurovascular status because permanent damage may result if circulation is not restored or pressure is not removed.
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The nurse manager of a unit is sharing the most recent results of a patient satisfaction survey to motivate staff. This nurse manager is a _________________leader
a. Transformational b. Transactional c. Situational d. Autocratic
A client with osteocarcinoma is seen at the physician's office for a checkup. During the appointment, the client reports the pain is becoming increasingly unbearable and asks the nurse about the best way to schedule analgesic medications
What information should be provided to the nurse? A) Take analgesic medications when the pain is no longer bearable. B) Take analgesic medications when the pain initially begins. C) Take the pain medications in the morning upon arising. D) Schedule the medications around the clock.
A person is heavier than the weight limit of the mechanical lift. What should you do?
a. Tell the nurse. b. Use the lift. c. Get another co-worker to help. d. Allow personal choice. Ask the person what to do.
Which scenario should the nurse follow up on as a potential indication of intimate partner violence?
A) The partner of a pregnant woman attends each of her appointments. The partner is friendly and outgoing. Each time the nurse asks the patient a question, the partner answers. While the partner speaks, the patient looks at her lap. B) The partner of a pregnant woman attends each of her appointments. The partner is friendly and outgoing. Each time the nurse asks the patient a question the partner tries to answer. When the partner speaks, the patient interrupts and answers the question herself. The partner listens to the answer. C) The partner of a pregnant woman attends an ultrasound appointment. The partner is friendly and outgoing. When the technician reveals the patient's belly to apply the electrodes, the partner comments that the patient is really fat. The patient pulls at the partner's shirt and says the partner is fat too. They both laugh. D) The partner of a pregnant woman attends an ultrasound appointment. The partner is friendly and outgoing. The nurse notices bruises on the patient's upper arms and says they look sore. The patient says she's getting so big she keeps bumping into things. She maintains good eye contact with the nurse as she explains.