Which of the following is included in the information that is obtained by the nurse to ensure a thorough baseline history?
A) Drug, allergy, substance abuse, and smoking history
B) Nutritional history
C) Exercise and fitness routine
D) Cultural history
A
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The nurse is preparing to start an IV for a patient who is combative. What precautionary measure should the nurse take in order to avoid a needlestick?
A) Have the patient placed in restraints so that he will not move. B) Ask for assistance. C) Refuse to start the IV. D) Give the client a sedative prior to starting the IV.
During administration of a nonretention enema, the nurse should:
a. hang the solution 12-18 inches above the client's hip. b. infuse the solution as quickly as possible so client can expel it. c. elevate the solution as high as needed to infuse it in 20 minutes. d. hang the solution 12-18 inches above the level of the client's anus.
_____________ dressings cover or hold primary dressings in place
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A child with a brain tumor is admitted to the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU)after brain surgery to remove the tumor. Which postoperative order would the nurse question?
1. Antibiotics 2. Sodium levels every 24 hours 3. Anticonvulsants 4. Hourly intake and output