A nurse is said to experience burnout when:
a. adaptive energy sources are at their peak.
b. material and technological resources are scarce.
c. physical and emotional exhaustion occur.
d. tension and anxiety occur.
C
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The nurse is providing initial care for a patient who has experienced an ocular splash injury of a toxic liquid. What is the priority of care?
A) Irrigate eyes for 15 to 30 minutes with tap water. B) Flush eyes with antidote to the substance. C) Telephone the poison control center for instructions. D) Obtain ophthalmology consult at bedside.
In which section of the research report might the research problem be stated?
A) Abstract B) Introduction C) Methods section D) Results section
A client being treated for depression with a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) becomes agitated, diaphoretic, and complains of muscle spasms and tremors. The client's sister confides to the nurse her sister has been taking St
John's wort daily for the last 6 months. Which of the following actions should be taken by the nurse? A) Withhold any scheduled doses of the SSRI and notify the physician. B) Ask the client to give the St. John's wort tablets to the staff. C) Have the laboratory draw blood work for a serotonin level. D) Discuss the dangers of taking over-the-counter herbal preparations with the client.
A woman in her third trimester of pregnancy has a history of back pain. The client says, "I do best on Doan's pills (magnesium salicylate), so I will just start taking them again." How should the nurse respond?
Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. "If they helped you before, I would recommend you take them now." 2. "The magnesium salicylate in Doan's pills is not related to the salicylate in aspirin." 3. "I believe we should talk with the doctor to find a different medication for your discomfort." 4. "You should take aspirin instead." 5. "Have you tried any nonpharmaceutical pain relief measures?"