MC The purpose for inflating the tracheostomy tube cuff is to
A. Prevent aspiration.
B. Provide for mechanical ventilation.
C. Secure the tube.
D. Allow the client to talk.
B
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Which statement by the patient indicates understanding of the teaching? a. "I may need long-term therapy with another cardiac medication after the pro-cedure." b. "I should stop taking warfarin a few days before the procedure." c. "I will need to take a beta blocker after the procedure to prevent recurrence of atrial flutter." d. "I will not have to take antidysrhythmia medications after the procedure."
A nursing instructor teaches a class of nursing students about the benefits of massage therapy. The nursing instructor states that massage therapy does which of the following? Select all that apply
1. Relieves stress 2. Assists with pain relief 3. Relieves muscle tension 4. Provides a sense of well-being 5. Stimulates the circulatory system and the production of endorphins
When interviewing a candidate for a nursing position who has an Aboriginal background, you recognize that the candidate's lack of eye contact reflects the candidate's cultural sensitivity. You are exhibiting:
a. Acculturation. b. Cultural sensitivity. c. Ethnocentrism. d. Transculturalism.
A client drinks one-half cup of orange juice, which contains 15 g of carbohydrate. The nurse determines that the client has ingested how many kilocalories?
1. 15 2. 25 3. 60 4. 90