What is the main role of the nurse when assessing families and their coping strategies?
a. Emotional support and reassurance
b. Information and reassurance
c. Emotional support and referral
d. Elimination of the stressor
B
Families need information and reassurance.
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A patient walked in to an emergency department (ED) and then collapsed before checking in. The priority action by the nurse is to
a. check the patient's wallet for identification. b. get consent when the patient wakes up. c. check to see whether the patient has any family nearby. d. treat the patient first because consent is implied.
During the immediate postpartum period, the mother has a temperature of 100.2 ° F, pulse 52, respirations 18, BP 138/84. What should the nurse do?
a. Report the temperature as abnormal b. Continue to monitor every 15 minutes c. Report the pulse as abnormal d. Nothing as the vital signs are normal
The nurse would explain that emergency treatment of a tension pneumothorax requires
a. a small stab wound with a skin blade made into the pleural space. b. covering the chest wall wound with gauze. c. immediate tracheostomy. d. insertion of an 18-gauge needle into the pleural space.
In the figure, A is a _______________ thermometer
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word