Appropriate care for postpartum bleeding in the prehospital setting includes all of the following, EXCEPT:
A) infusing oxytocin at a rate of 0.2-0.3 units/min.
B) massaging the uterus in a clockwise fashion.
C) administering IV fluids to maintain perfusion.
D) carefully placing sanitary pads in the vagina.
Answer: D) carefully placing sanitary pads in the vagina.
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a. 149 mL c. 4650 mL b. 500 mL d. 5460 mL
The nurse learns that topical medication and heat have been used to treat stage 3 pressure ulcers. What should the nurse consider before implementing this treatment approach?
1. How long the heat should be applied to the area 2. If the patient can withstand the application of heat 3. What medication should be used in the wound bed 4. If the treatment approach is ethical and evidence-based
The concept of holism is based on the belief that
A) Individuals can be seen in an atomistic fashion B) Health is achieved through medical care C) Health is achieved by treatment from physicians D) Individuals cannot be seen apart from the environment
Several small rural hospitals have been acquired by a large nationwide healthcare organization. Six months after the acquisition, the rural hospitals remain in conflict with the management team and with one another
Choose the questions that the management team should ask in order to identify the reasons for this continued discord. Select all that apply. 1. How are the hospitals communicating with the organization and with one another? 2. Are the goals of the hospitals aligned with those of the organization? 3. Are the rural hospitals too focused on patient-centered care and safety? 4. How is the organization handling decision making with the hospitals? 5. Aren't buyouts always this way?