The physician orders nutrient support for a client with a traumatic injury. The nurse recognizes the purpose of this order, which is to:
a. improve cardiac function.
b. enhance wound healing.
c. improve intestinal and liver blood flow.
d. improve general health.
ANS: B
Positive nitrogen balance and protein intake are associated with wound healing.
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In which of the following positions should the nurse keep a client with retinal detachment if an air bubble is instilled to promote contact between the retina and choroids?
A) With the face parallel to the floor B) With the client's head slightly elevated C) With the client lying on the same side as the eye in which the air bubble is to be instilled D) With the client in an upright position
The student nurse is reviewing the cranial nerves. The student recognizes some of the nerves are exclusively sensory nerves. Which of the following cranial nerves belong to this group? Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Olfactory nerve (cranial nerve I) 2. Optic nerve (cranial nerve II) 3. Trochlear nerve (cranial nerve IV) 4. Trigeminal nerve (cranial nerve V) 5. Facial nerve (cranial nerve VII)
The nursing staff on a labor and delivery unit analyze current research results regarding the use of the birthing ball for pain control during labor before they initiate this intervention on their unit. This is an example of
a. evidence-based practice c. benchmarking b. critical-thinking processes d. best practice