A patient has an elastic bandage. Apply it:
a. So it is loose
b. Smoothly with firm, even pressure
c. So that 2 fingers can slide under it
d. So that you can slide your hand under it
B
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Betty Neuman's Systems Model for nursing emphasizes the holistic aspects of nursing from a systems-based perspective. Which of the following is not an example of the clinical application of this theory?
a. Caring for the patient at the primary, secondary, and tertiary levels of care b. Evaluating patient stability c. Focusing on the nurse-patient relationship d. Evaluating the effect of stressors on the patient
A pt suffered an electrical injury with the entrance site on the left hand and the exit site on the left foot is admitted to the burn unit. Which intervention is most important for the nurse to include in this pt's plan of care?
a. continuous cardiac monitoring b. perform passive range of motion c. evaluate LOC d. assess lung sounds q4h
A nurse is working with a client who is traumatized because a tornado destroyed her house. This event represents which type of crisis?
A) Natural crisis B) Situational crisis C) Developmental crisis D) Adventitious crisis
A patient who has Alzheimer's disease has been taking donepezil for 1 year. The patient's spouse reports a worsening of symptoms. The primary care NP should consider:
a. switching to ginkgo biloba. b. adding an antidepressant medication. c. changing to galantamine (Razadyne). d. adding memantine hydrochloride (Namenda).