A nurse incorporates the health promotion guidelines established by the U.S. Department of Health document:
Healthy People 2010 . Which of the following is a health indicator discussed in this document?
A) cancer B) obesity C) diabetes D) hypertension
B
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The nurse is caring for a patient who has a PCA pump following total hysterectomy surgery. The nurse sees the visitor push the PCA button while the patient is sleeping quietly. What is the best response of the nurse?
a. "Thank you for pushing the button for her to help keep her comfortable after surgery." b. "Please do not push the button for the patientâ€"she could receive more medication than she needs." c. "You can push the button for her now, but please have her do it herself when she awakens." d. "PCA pumps are great because she doesn't have to wait for me to administer her pain medication."
The patient is admitted with a fever and rapid heart rate. The patient's temperature is 103° F (39.4° C).The nurse places the patient on a cardiac monitor and finds the patient's atrial and ventricular rates are above 105 beats per minute
P waves are clearly seen and appear normal in configuration. QRS complexes are normal in appearance and 0.08 seconds wide. The rhythm is regular, and blood pressure is normal. The nurse should focus on providing: a. medications to lower heart rate. b. treatment to lower temperature. c. treatment to lower cardiac output. d. treatment to reduce heart rate.
When a person has experienced a chemical exposure or burn to the conjunctiva or cornea, which action should be taken immediately?
a. Apply an eye patch to the affected eye. b. Administer fluorescein drops to the affected eye. c. Perform lavage on the eye with tap water. d. Neutralize the chemical.
What lab value(s) are used to monitor lipids?