A checklist is usually based on a preconstructed category system
A) True
B) False
A
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An inexperienced nurse who is new to the ICU is examining the eyes of a comatose patient with traumatic brain injury who is on a ventilator. In doing so, she turns the patient's head sharply to one side
After she is finished, she leaves the patient's head turned to the side. A more experienced nurse sees this and cautions the new nurse not to turn the patient's head so sharply or leave it in that position. What is the best rationale for the more experienced nurse's admonition? A) Compression of the jugular vein leading to increased intracranial pressure B) Lack of a patent airway C) Lack of dignity for the patient D) Cramping of neck muscles
Which of these dietary prescriptions would the nurse anticipate for a client whose medical diagnosis is hypertension and early renal failure?
a. a fat-controlled diet c. a regular diet b. NPO d. a sodium-restricted diet
A patient is beginning to take a combination estrogen-progestin product as an oral contraceptive (OC). Which symptom(s), if verbalized, demonstrates that the patient has knowledge of the ad-verse effects associated with this drug?
a. Total loss of menses b. Reduced breast size c. Hypotension d. Hypertension
The nurse is caring for a client who received a diagnosis of breast cancer several weeks ago and was admitted to the hospital for a radical mastectomy to be followed by initiation of chemotherapy
The nurse is aware of the client's poor prognosis secondary to multiple metastasis sites. The client tells the nurse, "I'm a fighter and I am going to beat this cancer and do whatever it takes to survive.". The nurse's best response is aimed at: 1. Helping the client face the reality of the situation and the low chance of survival. 2. Supporting the client's determination and providing information to promote recovery. 3. Encouraging the client to prepare for death while fighting for survival. 4. Talking with the family about the client's unrealistic expectations.