MC Conductive gel is applied to the client's skin before using Doppler ultrasound to facilitate the movement of the ultrasound beam. To assist with this process, the nurse must ensure that
A. The old gel is removed before applying new gel.
B. An airtight seal is maintained between the probe and skin.
C. The Doppler machine is turned to the OFF position until it is placed on the skin.
D. The gel is liberally spread over a 2 cm 3 2 cm area on the client's skin.
B
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The gerontological nurse is identifying interventions based upon evidence-based practice. Why are these interventions preferred?
1. They reflect methods that were previously effective for a particular patient. 2. They have been highly effective in the nurse's own practice and experience. 3. They are stated specifically in the policy and procedures manual of the healthcare facility. 4. They show evidence of cause-and-effect between intervention and outcomes.
A patient asks to take a picture with the nurse to post on Facebook. Which response should the nurse make?
A) "Great idea. Let me comb my hair first." B) "I suggest you not do this since this could violate your privacy." C) "Make sure you 'friend' me after you post it." D) "Let me get some other nurses to be in the picture, too."
A patient who has begun taking nifedipine (Procardia) to treat variant angina has had a recurrent blood pressure of 90/60 mm Hg or less. The nurse will anticipate that the provider will
a. add digoxin to the drug regimen. b. change to a beta blocker. c. order serum liver enzymes. d. switch to diltiazem (Cardizem).
A patient, who has intermittent claudication, has been taking 400 mg of pentoxifylline (Trental) three times daily with meals for 2 weeks
The patient calls the clinic and reports mild flushing, occasional gastrointestinal upset, and continued pain in both legs. How will the nurse advise the patient? a. "Expect side effects to diminish as drug effects increase in several weeks." b. "Notify the provider of the continued pain and request increasing the dose." c. "Take a daily aspirin tablet to enhance the effects of pentoxifylline." d. "Take the medication 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal."