A nurse is supervising a student applying a transparent dressing. The nurse intervenes when the student
1. Cuts the dressing to overlap the wound with a 1-inch margin.
2. Removes the surface film from the top of the dressing.
3. Stretches the dressing tightly against the wound.
4. Writes the date, time, and his or her initials on the edge of the dressing.
ANS: 3
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1. acne. 2. appendicitis. 3. heart attack. 4. asthma.
What does the nurse include in a teaching plan for a woman of childbearing age who is prescribed a statin drug?
a. "These drugs should not be taken during pregnancy, but are safe to use when breastfeeding." b. "Statins are pregnancy category X drugs and should not be taken while pregnant or breastfeeding." c. "Because these drugs control fats produced by the liver, they will help control weight gain during pregnancy." d. "You can take these drugs during pregnancy as long as you do not have a history of muscle or liver problems."
A deficiency of which vitamin can cause night blindness, stunted growth and zinc deficiency?
a. Vitamin A. b. Vitamin B1. c. Vitamin C. d. Vitamin E.
The experience of being physically restrained can be traumatic. Which nursing intervention would best help the client deal with this experience?
A. Administering a tranquilizing medication before applying the restraints B. Talking to the client at brief but regular intervals while the client is restrained C. Decreasing stimuli by leaving the client alone most of the time D. Checking on the client infrequently, in order to meet documentation requirements