The charge nurse is assigning duties in the surgical arena . Which member of the surgical team should be assigned to the role of circulating nurse?
a. Registered nurse (RN)
b. Licensed practical nurse (LPN)
c. Certified surgical technologist (CST)
d. Licensed nursing assistant
A
The circulating nurse is always an RN who is the charge nurse in the operating room.
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1. Activity Intolerance 2. Disturbed Body Image 3. Constipation 4. Defensive Coping
To decrease insulin resistance of cells, the following may be recommended:
a. weight loss. b. increased insulin dose. c. administration of glucagon by injection. d. increased muscle strength training.
During the admission assessment, the client tells the nurse "Sure I smoke a little weed (marijuana) to manage my stress. Doesn't everyone?" What is the best assessment question for the nurse to ask?
1. "What other ways do you think you might use to help you to manage your stress?" 2. "That is a Schedule I drug; aren't you afraid of going to jail for a long time?" 3. "Do you really believe that everyone smokes marijuana to manage stress?" 4. "How often do you smoke marijuana, and how much each time?"
It is important for the nurse to be aware that ____% of individuals over 45 years old take prescription, over-the-counter, or a combination of these medications
a. 35 b. 55 c. 75 d. 95