A patient who fell off a horse and may have a cervical spine fracture is being transferred to another agency for more definitive care. During phase two of the transfer, the presence of what equipment would be most important for this patient?
A) Two large-bore intravenous lines
B) A cardiac defibrillator
C) A cervical collar
D) Supplemental oxygen therapy
C
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An older adult client prescribed eye drops as treatment for glaucoma is experiencing a change in eye color after using the medication. When the client asks why this is occurring, which response by the nurse is appropriate?
A) "This is an expected side effect of the medication." B) "What do you mean that your eyes have changed color?" C) "This is unusual; please come in for an evaluation." D) "Are you sure that your eyes have changed color?"
The individual(s) who are widely known for the development of hospice care in the United States is/are (Select all that apply)
a. Dame Cicely Saunders. b. Elisabeth Kübler-Ross. c. Florence Nightingale. d. Florence Wald.
A nurse is administering blood to a patient who has a low hemoglobin count. The patient asks how long to RBC's last in my body? The correct response is.
A. The life span of RBC is 45 days. B. The life span of RBC is 60 days. C. The life span of RBC is 90 days. D. The life span of RBC is 120 days.
A patient is to have a venipuncture to obtain a blood sample to check ammonia levels. What should the nurse do when given this information?
a. Use pre-warmed test tubes. b. Keep the specimen out of the light. c. Avoid use of a tourniquet during the procedure. d. Place the samples on ice before sending them to the lab.