The first educational program in practical nursing in the United States was offered by the ________________, a church-affiliated organization that originated in Europe
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
YWCA
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The nurse is planning interventions to help improve the immune function of an older patient. What should be included in this patient's plan of care? Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Teach to avoid alcohol. 2. Educate on the effects of stress. 3. Encourage to take daily vitamin supplements. 4. Remind to obtain a yearly influenza vaccination. 5. Encourage to utilize positive coping strategies to stress.
You are doing preoperative patient education with a patient who is a known smoker. What would be the best instruction to give to this patient?
A) Reduce smoking to prevent the development of pneumonia. B) Stop smoking at least 6 weeks before the scheduled surgery to enhance pulmonary function and decrease infection. C) Stop smoking at least 24 hours prior to surgery to promote pulmonary function. D) Stop smoking 4 to 8 weeks before the scheduled surgery to enhance pulmonary function and decrease infection.
When participating in a nurse licensure compact, the nurse:
a. is held responsible for complying with the nursing practice laws in the state where practicing at the time care is rendered. b. must purchase a license in each state but does not retake the licensure exam. c. determines residency based on the state where educated as registered nurse. d. may practice using one license in any state or territory in the United States that recognizes the NCLEX® as the source of licensure.
A patient with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) and acute kidney injury has the following medications ordered. Which medication should the nurse discuss with the health care provider before giving?
a. Pantoprazole (Protonix) 40 mg IV b. Gentamicin (Garamycin) 60 mg IV c. Sucralfate (Carafate) 1 g per nasogastric tube d. Methylprednisolone (Solu-Medrol) 60 mg IV