A 6-year-old boy has been admitted to the hospital with burns. The nurse notes carbonaceous sputum. What is the priority nursing intervention?
A) Obtain a brief history.
B) Elicit a description of the burn.
C) Obtain an in-depth history.
D) Obtain a brief history, evaluate, and provide emergency care.
D
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a. acromegaly c. Cushing's syndrome b. Addison's disease d. Hashimoto's disease
In which situation is a dilation and curettage (D&C) indicated?
a. Complete abortion at 8 weeks b. Incomplete abortion at 16 weeks c. Threatened abortion at 6 weeks d. Incomplete abortion at 10 weeks
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a. The patient who is bedridden, but who turns himself randomly b. The patient whose Braden Scale score is 8 c. The patient who can ambulate to the bathroom independently d. The patient whose Braden Scale score is 18
A nurse has decided to enter the field of emergency rescue by becoming a paramedic. Which of the following is one of the most important skills with which a paramedic must be proficient?
A) Technical skills B) Cognitive skills C) Interpersonal skills D) Legal/ethical skills