The nurse has been called to a hospital room where a patient is using a hair dryer from home. The patient has received an electrical shock from the dryer. The patient is unconscious and is not breathing. What is the best next step?
a. Ask the family to leave the room.
b. Check for a pulse.
c. Begin compressions.
d. Defibrillate the patient.
B
In this scenario, the patient is in a hospital setting, and it has been determined that the patient is not conscious and is not breathing. The next step is to check the pulse. An electrical shock can interfere with the heart's normal electrical impulses and can cause arrhythmias. Checking the pulse helps to determine the need for cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and defibrillation.
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a. it is possible for the client to respond in a different manner to the generic version. b. the generic version of the same drug will be a different dose. c. the drugs are made by different manufacturers. d. manufacturers of generic drugs do not have to comply with FDA rules.
An 80-year-old client at the assisted living facility asks the nurse for advice on maintaining what independence is possible so the client does not have to move to a skilled nursing facility
Based on this information, what does the nurse have to consider as the highest psychosocial considerations of maintaining independence for the client? A) Encourage volunteerism activities with the younger people who visit. B) Move out of the assisted living facility to live alone. C) Maintain mental stability and satisfactory relationships with family members. D) Sustain optimal health, social responsibilities, and financial stability.
A nurse is caring for a client in a healthcare facility. Which intervention should the nurse perform to measure the effectiveness of nursing care?
A) Document observable evidence. B) Focus on the client's actual problem. C) Reassess the client's needs. D) Set goals for the client.
What type of research, usually based on qualitative methods, is used to develop theory?
a. Experimental b. Deductive c. Analytical d. Inductive