Which of the following nursing interventions should the nurse perform to prevent drying of the oral mucous membranes and lips in a dying client?
A) Place the client in a cool temperature.
B) Provide water to the client at regular intervals.
C) Provide the client with absorbent pads.
D) Provide oral care and ice chips with petroleum jelly.
D
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The nurse is reviewing a client's blood work, noting the bicarbonate and carbon dioxide levels. Which of the following would the nurse expect to see clinically in a client?(Select all that apply) Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. With a low pH, and an increased level of carbon dioxide, the rate and depth of respirations will increase to compensate 2. With a high pH, and a low carbon dioxide, the client may be hyperventilating 3. With a high bicarbonate, the pH will be higher, and the rate and depth of respirations are reduced in order to retain carbon dioxide 4. With a high bicarbonate, the pH will be lower, and the depth and rate of respirations will be unchanged 5. With an increase in the rate and depth of respirations, the pH will increase
What would be the nurse's best response if a patient calls the clinic and reports that he has had a persistent cough for 2 weeks and asks the nurse for a recommendation for a cough medicine?
A) "Look for dextromethorphan as an ingredient in any OTC cough preparation." B) "The doctor could order an antihistamine, which might dry up your secretions and stop the cough." C) "You should come to the clinic to be evaluated. A cough that lasts that long might be an indication of an underlying medical problem." D) "Drink a lot of fluids and take aspirin, which should reduce the irritation in your throat."
The nurse is caring for a pregnant patient diagnosed with pregnancy-induced diabetes. What antidiabetic agent is best suited for administration to this patient?
A) Metformin B) Acarbose C) Insulin D) Glyburide
A nurse in a busy emergency department provides care for many patients who present with contusions, strains, or sprains. Treatment modalities that are common to all of these musculoskeletal injuries include which of the following? Select all that apply
A) Massage B) Applying ice C) Compression dressings D) Resting the affected extremity E) Corticosteroids F) Elevating the injured limb