A nurse is preparing to administer immunizations to a four month old infant. Which of the following is an appropriate action for the nurse to take in providing atraumatic care?
A. Administer 81 mg of aspirin
B. Use the Z track method when injecting
C. Ask the parents to leave the room during the injection
D. Provide a sucrose solution on the pacifer
D. Provide a sucrose solution on the pacifer
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The nurse is planning care for a patient admitted for surgery with the primary nursing diagnosis being Knowledge Deficit related to pre- and postoperative care. Which goal statement is the most appropriate for this diagnosis?
1. The nurse will administer the prescribed medications. 2. The patient will understand the prescribed medications. 3. The patient will be afebrile during the postoperative period. 4. The patient will verbalize the purpose of preoperative medications prior to surgery.
While providing postmortem care to a patient who has died the patient elicits a respiratory sound when turned. What should the nurse do?
1. Check for a pulse. 2. Reposition the airway. 3. Continue with the postmortem care. 4. Report to the physician the patient is still breathing.
The nurse evaluates the client as experiencing symptoms of disequilibrium syndrome, following an initial hemodialysis treatment. Which is the best action to be taken by the nurse?
A) No action is needed. B) Hold the next scheduled treatment. C) Slow the dialysis process during future treatment. D) Notify the physician and manage the symptoms.