Which of the following would best assess a client's judgment?
A) Counting by serial sevens
B) Discussing hypothetical situations
C) Interpreting proverbs
D) Spelling words backward
B
Feedback: The client's problem-solving and decision-making abilities can be elicited by discussing solutions to hypothetical situations.
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When observing the fetal heart monitor, the nurse recognizes the fetal heart rate (FHR) decreases to 120 bpm at the beginning of a contraction and returns to a baseline of 155 bpm at the end of the contraction. What should this indicate to the nurse?
a. Early deceleration due to head compression b. That the fetus is in acute distress c. Variable decelerations due to cord compression d. That these are late decelerations
A female patient tells the nurse that she has pain and numbness to her thumb, first, and second finger of her right hand. The nurse discovers that the patient is employed as an auto mechanic, and that the pain is increased while working
This may indicate that the patient could possibly have what? A) Carpal tunnel syndrome B) Tendonitis C) Impingement syndrome D) Dupuytren's contracture
The nurse caring for a frail, malnourished, immobile patient recognizes which of the following as the best treatment to protect the patient's integument?
1) Offering the patient 6 small meals a day 2) Assisting the patient to sit in a chair 3 times a day 3) Turning the patient at least every 2 hours 4) Administering fluid boluses as directed by the healthcare provider
The nurse is administering 250 mg of a medication elixir to the patient. The medication comes in a dose of 1000 mg/5 mL. How many milliliters should the nurse administer? Record your answer using two decimal places. ____ mL
Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.