The nurse is assessing a pediatric patient for anxiety. Which tool is most appropriate for the nurse to use?
1) BASC
2) CBCL
3) CDI
4) PARS
ANS: 4
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A cool application is:
a. 93° F to 98° F b. 80° F to 93° F c. 65° F to 80° F d. 50° F to 65° F
In which of the following situations would it be appropriate to shave the beard of an unconscious patient without his permission?
A) When the patient needs stitches on his face. B) When inserting an endotracheal tube. C) When the beard is infested with lice. D) When the beard is matted or tangled.
The nurse is caring for a client who is 24 hours postoperative cholecystectomy. The client has a meperidine (Demerol) PCA pump. Which symptom should be reported to the physician immediately?
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