Ginny is a student nurse caring for Harry, a 49-year-old patient, who is experiencing shortness of breath. About which of the following laboratory tests should Ginny be most concerned?
A. Hemoglobin
B. White blood cell count
C. Bilirubin
D. Creatinine
A
Hemoglobin transports most oxygen and serves as a carrier for both oxygen and carbon dioxide.
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A) Flush the wound site with chlorhexidine. B) Report to the emergency department or employee health department. C) Apply a hydrocolloid dressing to the wound site. D) Follow up with the nurse's primary care provider.
An anorectal preparation may be prescribed for a person with which condition?
a. Constipation b. Hemorrhoids c. Bowel incontinence d. Polyps
A patient prescribed vancomycin (Vancocin) has developed redness on the face, neck, chest, back, and arms. The family asks the nurse if the drug should be stopped because of this response. What is your best answer?
a. "Yes, these problems indicate an allergic reaction." b. "Yes, these side effects eventually lead to difficulty breathing." c. "No, these uncomfortable problems are an expected drug side effect." d. "No, the problems are caused by the presence of the infection and are not related to the drug."
A patient is suing a nurse for malpractice. What is the term for the person bringing suit?
A) plaintiff B) defendant C) litigator D) witness