The nurse is preparing to care for a patient under severe stress resulting from caring for her elderly aunt diagnosed with leukemia. When assessing the patient's psychological domain, which question would the nurse ask first?
A) "Let's talk about what you have been feeling."
B) "Tell me about your depressed moods."
C) "How long have you been caring for your aunt?"
D) "Are you feeling overwhelmed by caring for your aunt?"
A
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A) keep the capsules in the refrigerator. B) store the capsules in a container other than the bottle they came in. C) store the capsules at room temperature. D) keep the capsules away from light.
The nurse is called into a client's room by the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP), who informs the nurse that the obstetric client has no pulse or respirations and has profuse vaginal bleeding. Which is the priority action by the nurse?
1. Apply gloves and assess the client for pulse and respirations. 2. Assess the client for pulse and respirations, instruct UAP to notify code team while donning personal protective equipment, and begin CPR. 3. Quickly assess pulse and respirations, next assess for bleeding, call for the code team, and then apply personal protective equipment before beginning CPR. 4. Apply gown, gloves, mask, and goggles, then assess client for pulse, respirations, and bleeding.
Keeping the patient's room tidy and organized is a priority because
A) it helps the patient and family feel comfortable. B) it ensures that care can be provided safely. C) both a and b D) it makes it easier to restock supplies.
Most calcium phosphate kidney stones are caused by:
A. A high calcium intake. B. A high phosphorus intake. C. Primary hyperparathyroidism. D. Hyperthyroidism.