A nurse is providing home care for an older woman with severe osteoporosis. What complication of this disease process must the nurse consider in the plan of care?
A) diarrhea B) fractures C) visual deficits D) skin disorders
B
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The nurse working in the emergency department is preparing heat therapy for one of the patients in the unit. Which one is it most likely to be?
a. Is actively bleeding b. Has swollen, tender insect bite c. Has just sprained her ankle d. Has lower back pain
A(n) ____________________ is an employee of an organization who has the power, authority, and responsibility for planning, organizing, coordinating, and directing the work of others
Fill in the blank with correct word.
A primiparous woman is delighted with her newborn son and wants to begin breastfeeding as soon as possible. The nurse can facilitate the infant's correct latch-on by helping the woman hold the infant
a. With his arms folded together over his chest b. Curled up in a fetal position c. With his head cupped in her hand d. With his head and body in alignment
A patient is scheduled for a computed tomography (CT) of the chest with contrast media. Which assessment findings should the nurse immediately report to the health care provider (select all that apply)?
a. Patient is claustrophobic. b. Patient is allergic to shellfish. c. Patient recently used a bronchodilator inhaler. d. Patient is not able to remove a wedding band. e. Blood urea nitrogen (BUN) and serum creatinine levels are elevated.