A patient is suffering from acute inhalant intoxication. The priority nursing intervention will be to
A) administer epinephrine.
B) administer oxygen therapy.
C) provide an emesis basin.
D) assess the patient's psychosocial status.
B
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Which of the following is a true statement about heart disease in older men and women?
a. More women than men die from MIs. b. Cardiac care for men and women is equally aggressive. c. Cardiac medications have been tested on men and women equally. d. Women generally receive less aggressive treatment than men do.
The nurse is caring for a patient with hypertension who is preparing to be discharged from the hospital after suffering a myocardial infarction
What drug might the nurse administer that will both treat his hypertension and reduce myocardial oxygen consumption? A) Captopril B) Losartan C) Diltiazem D) Nitroprusside
The nurse assesses a client as having a tactile sensory impairment. Which of the following should be included in this client's plan of care?
a. Keep the area clear around the bed to prevent tripping. b. Instruct to date foods to avoid eating something that might be spoiled. c. Instruct to not use ice or heating pads on the body to prevent burning. d. Instruct in the need to have a smoke alarm installed in the home.
The nurse observes that the Wharton's ducts are painful, reddened, and swollen. Which additional assessment finding should the nurse anticipate?
A. Lesions. B. Dry mouth. C. Leukoplakia. D. Bleeding gums.