It is never proper to flush a sluggish IV with a syringe
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
TRUE
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A) Chlorzoxazone (Paraflex) B) Carisoprodol (Soma) C) Cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril) D) Orphenadrine (Banflex)
When critiquing a research report, avoid all of the following except:
A. nitpicking or finding fault on trivial details associated with the report. B. providing explanations that justify your comments. C. forgetting that your purpose is to advise the researcher and improve the clarity of the report. D. writing the critique in a condescending manner.
The nurse is caring for a patient diagnosed with an abdominal aortic aneurysm who complains of sudden, intense abdominal pain and light-headedness. What action should the nurse take next?
a. Monitor the patient's blood pressure every 15 minutes. b. Contact the physician immediately. c. Notify the patient's family of the change in condition. d. Continue to assess the patient's pain.
When assessing an older adult client with osteoporotic thinning and vertebral collapse, which of the following would the nurse expect to find?
A) Lordosis B) Increased arm swing C) Narrowed gait D) Kyphosis