Gloves must be worn
A) for all patient care.
B) when transferring a patient from bed to chair.
C) only when caring for patients in isolation.
D) for contact with blood or body fluids.
D
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1. Check pH of the gastric aspirate. 2. Elevate the syringe 6–8 inches above the infant's head. 3. Measure from the tip of the nose to the earlobe to the xyphoid process. 4. Clear the tubing with 2–3 ml of sterile water. 5. Lubricate the tube by dipping it into sterile water.
A nurse observes a client's lips and nail beds are cyanotic, which means that there is:
a. pale skin coloration c. decreased oxygen supply to the area b. buildup of bile pigment in the skin d. increased redness to the skin
The patient's husband is very upset because his wife, who is near death, has dyspnea and restlessness. The nurse explains to him that there are some ways to decrease her discomfort, including:
a. respiratory therapy treatments. b. opioid medications given as needed. c. incentive spirometry. d. increased hydration.
You have a physician order for room air arterial gas measurements. How long must the patient be breathing room air before you can draw the arterial blood specimen?
1. 15 minutes 2. 30 minutes 3. 45 minutes 4. 1 hour