A patient is involuntarily committed without a court order. The nurse understands that the emergency short-term hospitalization can occur for which time frame?
A) A maximum of 24 hours
B) 48 to 92 hours
C) 3 to 5 days
D) One week
B
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The patient has been admitted to critical care after a blow to the head. During assessment, the nurse notices bilateral periorbital edema and bruising or "raccoon's eyes." What is the highest-priority nursing action?
A) Protect airway and cervical spine B) Maintain in Trendelenburg position C) Increase frequency of verbal stimulation D) Overhydrate with intravenous fluids
A client who has surgical treatment for peritonitis would be encouraged to do all of the following postoperatively. Which is the MOST important for this client?
a. active exercises of the ankles and knees b. pulmonary hygiene c. splinting the abdominal incision with a pillow d. turning every 2 hours
A client with a mental health disorder arrives at the emergency department disheveled, arguing with family members. The nurse recognizes that the family is suffering from an objective family burden, which is related to which of the following?
1. The client's symptomatic behaviors 2. Caregiving problems 3. Fear 4. Family conflict
When caring for a patient with hyperthyroidism, the patient's room should be kept
A. warm and dark. B. quiet and cool. C. hot and quiet. D. dark and cool.