A 44-year-old man admitted with a peptic ulcer has a nasogastric (NG) tube in place. When the patient develops sudden, severe upper abdominal pain, diaphoresis, and a firm abdomen, which action should the nurse take?
a. Irrigate the NG tube.
b. Check the vital signs.
c. Give the ordered antacid.
d. Elevate the foot of the bed.
b. Check the vital signs.
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a. Ask the hospitals there about standard nurse-client ratios. b. Choose the hospital that has the newest technology. c. Find a hospital that is accredited by The Joint Commission. d. Use a facility affiliated with a medical or nursing school.
Which statement demonstrates compliance level socialization regarding the attitude changes required of the transition from the LPN to RN role?
A) "I watch and listen to the RN nursing staff to get an idea of how they function." B) "There are a lot of new skills I need to master in order to be a proficient RN." C) "The role of the RN differs in many ways from the LPN's; more than I ever realized." D) "I really find the role of the RN so much more complicated than that of the LPN."
The patient is learning about skin care related to the external radiation that he is receiving. Which instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
a. moisturize skin with lotion b. keep the area covered if it is sore c. dry the skin thoroughly after cleansing it d. avoid extreme temps to the area
Match each item to its food group.
A. fruit B. vegetable C. milk D. bread E. meat