If you are unable to feel the pulse at the wrist, assume that the patient is dead.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
False
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A nurse is caring for a patient who is taking rifabutin (Mycobutin) for prophylaxis of TB. On follow-up visits to the clinic, the nurse will observe for signs and symptoms of which of the following?
A) Gastrointestinal distress B) Hepatotoxicity C) Photosensitivity D) Uveitis and blood dyscrasias
A 55-year-old man comes to the health nurse at his place of work with epistaxis. He reports he has frequent nosebleeds that he can usually control himself. What would be the most helpful assessment after the nurse has stopped the bleeding?
a. Obtain a blood pressure b. Record the approximate amount of blood lost c. Inquire about a headache d. Record the last episode of epistaxis
Many workstations house clinical information systems and provide Internet access in the acute care setting. Which type of software program is most likely to be used by the health care staff providing direct patient care?
1. A programming language such as Java to access the Internet 2. A virus checker to increase security for Internet connections 3. A programming language such as COBOL to create databases 4. A programming language such as Visual Basic to enter data
A woman at 28 weeks' gestation is asked to keep a fetal activity diary and to bring the results with her to her next clinic visit
One week later, she calls the clinic and anxiously tells the nurse that she has not felt the baby move for more than 30 minutes. The most appropriate initial comment by the nurse would be: 1. "You need to come to the clinic right away for further evaluation." 2. "Have you been smoking?" 3. "When did you eat last?" 4. "Your baby might be asleep."