A nurse is providing moderate sedation for a patient having a diagnostic endoscopy. Which actions should the nurse anticipate?
1. Bolus of a sedative
2. Using a drug with rapid onset
3. Titration of pain medication
4. Use of a combination of drugs in a single IV line
5. Monitor a slow continuous dose of medication
2, 3
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What should the nurse tell the client who states that the Nutrition Facts label is useless because it doesn't have realistic serving sizes?
1. "The serving size is realistic for most people.". 2. "The serving size should be followed for optimum nutrition.". 3. "The serving size is determined by the manufacturer of the product.". 4. "The FDA is looking out for the health of all Americans.".
Which of the following is an example of direct supervision?
a. The RN provides direction through the use of written instructions and communication. b. The RN is present when the NAP assists a patient with ambulation around the nurses' station for the first time. c. The RN provides supervision through the use of verbal communication before the task is performed. d. The RN gives specific instructions to the IV-certified LPN regarding timing for medi-cation delivery, but is not present when the IV medication is actually administered.
A child demonstrates increasing language skills and an understanding of symbols. Creative play and the use of imagination is an important activity in the child's life
Based upon these characteristics and according to Jean Piaget's theory, what stage of cognitive development is the child demonstrating? A) Preoperational stage B) Sensorimotor stage C) Concrete operational stage D) Formal operational stage
The home care nurse is visiting a patient who was discharged to home after a procedure at an ambulatory surgical center
The patient lives alone in a senior retirement community. The nurse's assessment docu-ments mild dysphasia. The patient repeatedly asks, "Why is there a bandage on my arm?" and is not able to state the appropriate day and year. Appropriate planning for the patient should include: a. Assessing diet and meal preparation, assessing environment for safety problems, referral to a dementia program b. Attending English class to improve speech, transferring finances to a conservator, employing an aide to help with medications c. Arranging Meals on Wheels, attending speech therapy, relocation to a skilled nursing facility if no improvement in 1 month d. Arranging an appointment at a geriatric assessment program, OT referral for swallowing therapy, teaching to manage public transportation