You are reviewing the chart for vital signs and lab tests and you notice a "!" What does this mean?
A. Your jurse needs to cosign
B. You have to sign off on it
C. The value is abnormal
D. The activity still hasnt been done
Answer: C. The value is abnormal
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When the nursing student prepares to administer an injectable medication to a client for the first time, after practicing in the skills lab, the student should do which of the following? Select all that apply
Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. Establish a therapeutic relationship with the client and family. 2. Review the facility policy on medication administration. 3. Explain the procedure to the client. 4. Request supervision from the instructor. 5. Call the physician to verify the order.
The nurse is assigned to watch the cardiac monitors in the constant care unit and notes four different patients displaying arrhythmias. Which arrhythmia is the nurse's highest immediate priority?
A) Sinus bradycardia at a rate of 54 beats/min B) Atrial flutter C) Sinus tachycardia at a rate of 108 beats/min D) Ventricular fibrillation
The nurse is instructing the mother of a toddler regarding accident prevention. This instruction should include information about the leading cause of death in young children as being due to:
a. upper respiratory infections. b. congenital defects. c. accidents. d. heart disorders.
The wife of a critically ill patient asks the nurse for help in making end-of-life care decisions for her husband. What action by the nurse is indicated?
1. Encourage the wife to recall any discussions with her husband about his wishes. 2. Encourage the wife to discontinue aggressive medical treatments as soon as possible. 3. Tell the wife what most other families have done in similar situations in the past. 4. Refer the wife to social services for information about end of life.