The nurse uses a bulb syringe to clear a newborn's mouth and nose immediately after delivery in order to:
A) provide a clear, patent airway. B) elicit the sucking reflex before feeding. C) stimulate the baby to begin to cry. D) prevent aspiration of harmful organisms.
A
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A patient with a large thermal burn has been admitted to the burn intensive care unit. Because the leading cause of death in burned patients after the initial care period is infection, what is the nurse's priority action?
A) Ensure compliance with hand hygiene protocols by all health care team members. B) Limit visits of legal next of kin to very brief periods of time. C) Adhere to clean aseptic principles during wound care and dressing changes. D) Collect environmental cultures and wound cultures as scheduled.
A patient is recovering from a lumbar puncture, and the nurse is concerned that the patient may contract bacterial meningitis
The nurse should be alert for which common early symptoms? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Fever 2. Seizures 3. Rhinorrhea 4. Headache 5. Confusion
Communication strategies that will help decrease abusive behavior include all of the following EXCEPT
A. Recognizing the signs of anger B. Picking the battles that can be won C. Being assertive D. Listening respectfully E. Giving and receiving feedback
When the home care nurse visits a female client age 78 years who is recently widowed, the nurse finds that the home is cluttered with trash. The client appears sad and disheveled. The nurse should assess the client for symptoms of:
A) fatigue. B) presbyopia. C) drug overdose. D) depression.