Patients receiving tube feedings are always NPO.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
False
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A 19-year-old pregnant client tells the nurse that she and her husband are going to a fiftieth wedding anniversary party for her grandparents this weekend. The client asks the nurse if it will be okay to have a few glasses of wine at the party
Which of the following would be the best reply by the nurse? 1. "Drinking one glass of wine will not be a problem.". 2. "Alcohol during pregnancy can cause the baby to be born without limbs.". 3. "Wine is acceptable but not hard liquor.". 4. "Drinking any alcoholic beverages during pregnancy puts you and your baby at risk for injury.".
The client receives lorazepam (Ativan) for chronic anxiety. The nurse determines that medication education has been most effective when the client makes which statement?
1. "I will probably always need this medication for my anxiety." 2. "This medication will help me relax so I can focus on problem solving." 3. "This medication is not addictive." 4. "My anxiety will be eliminated when I take this medication."
Before administering digoxin (Lanoxin), the nurse takes the adult patient's apical pulse for 1 full minute. What additional nursing consideration(s) will be taken before administration of the medication? (Select all that apply.)
a. Review of the digoxin blood level b. Administration of the medication with pulse less than 60 beats/min c. Review of serum electrolytes, liver, and kidney function studies d. Administration of the medication with a pulse of 110 beats/min e. Obtaining baseline patient assessment data, including lung sounds, vital signs, and weight
What are the functions of the upper airways? Select all that apply
a. Conduct air to lower airway. b. Provide area for gas exchange. c. Prevent foreign matter from entering respiratory system. d. Warm, humidify, and filter air entering lungs. e. Provide transportation of oxygen and carbon dioxide between alveoli and cells.