If a patient complains of feeling faint, you should
A. elevate the patient's head and shoulders.
B. seat the patient in a chair and elevate the feet.
C. apply a cool washcloth to the forehead and neck.
D. seat the patient and position the head between the knees.
Answer: D
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a. Magnesium sulfate. b. Antihypertensive medications. c. Delivery of the fetus. d. Administration of ASA every day of the pregnancy.
A patient diagnosed with Bell's palsy is having decreased sensitivity of the involved nerve to touch. What might the nurse recommend to prevent atrophy of the muscles?
A) Blowing up balloons B) Frowning C) Smiling D) Whistling
The nursing staff from a community hospital is attending a conference to learn how to use a closed chest tube collection device instead of the previously used glass bottle with 500 cc of sterile water
The nurse realizes this conference ensures that all nurses will practice chest tube care according to: 1. National standards of care. 2. The Joint Commission provision of care accreditation standards. 3. Cost-effective methods. 4. National Patient Safety goals.