On a glass thermometer, every other degree is marked with a ____________________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
number
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The nurse is preparing discharge instructions for an older adult client recovering from respiratory acidosis caused by restrictive lung disease and pneumonia. Which topics should the nurse include in the discharge teaching for this client?
Select all that apply. A) Obtain annual influenza immunization. B) Engage in frequent hand washing. C) Avoid crowds. D) Cover the nose and mouth when coughing. E) Restrict fluids.
A child diagnosed with phonologic disorder asks the nurse about the disorder. The most appropriate response by the nurse is which of the following?
A) "Symptoms of the disorder may not occur when singing or reading aloud." B) "Phonologic problems tend to occur more frequently in girls." C) "Development of stuttering is typically seen by age 1." D) "Phonologic disorder tends to be severe when diagnosed."
The nurse is inserting an indwelling urinary catheter for a female patient. Upon insertion of the catheter the nurse accidently touches the patient's leg and bed sheet with the tip of the catheter. What is the most appropriate action by the nurse?
a. Cleanse the tip of the catheter with povidone iodine before proceeding with the insertion. b. Cleanse the tip of the catheter with alcohol before proceeding with the insertion. c. Obtain a new catheter and reinsert it using sterile technique. d. Continue with the procedure as the nurse only lightly touched the surfaces.
A patient comes into the emergency department wanting to be checked for sexual activity since she was out the other night at a rave and cannot remember what occurred. The nurse realizes that which addictive substance would cause this effect?
1. ecstasy 2. crank 3. marijuana 4. alcohol