MC You are assigned to provide oral care to an unconscious client. Considering the following steps of the procedure, which intervention is missing? "Gather equipment, wash hands, brush external surfaces, brush inner surfaces of the teeth."
A. Place bulb syringe or suctioning equipment nearby.
B. Rinse the mouth cavity.
C. Floss the teeth.
D. Check the vital signs.
A
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The patient informs the nurse that she will not have the money to pay for her annual gynecologic exam or mammogram due to the cost of this hospitalization. The nurse informs the patient that: A) "Limited finances is a common problem for patients with a disability. Since you were hospitalized this year, you can miss the gynecologic exam and mammogram." B) "These are very important health preventative measures, so you will need to borrow the money to pay for the exam and mammogram." C) "Federal assistance programs may be available to provide financial assistance for health related expenses for people with disabling conditions." D) "These preventative measures should be a tax deduction, so you should consult with your accountant and then make your appointments."
While shopping in the mall, a nurse sees a lady suddenly fall to the floor. On immediate assessment, the nurse realizes she is not in cardiac arrest and has no need for cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
What should be the immediate actions by the nurse? a. Check the pulse and respirations and call for a blood pressure cuff. b. Check the pulse, respirations, skin color, and temperature. c. Call for help and check the pulse, respira-tion, and mental status. d. Ask someone to help place large blankets or coats under her legs and trunk.
When the Goodenough-Harris Drawing Test is administered to a child, the evaluator principally observes the:
a. presence and form of body parts. b. gender and race of the person drawn. c. approximate age and posture of the person drawn. d. length of time needed to draw a stick man.
The nurse is addressing a group of patients with prediabetes. What should the nurse include in a teaching plan for this group?
1. The person with prediabetes needs insulin to maintain normal blood glucose levels. 2. Patients with prediabetes are at increased risk for macular degeneration. 3. Individuals with prediabetes should limit fluid intake. 4. The person with prediabetes has an increased risk of heart disease.