When the saphenous vein is used to bypass an obstructed coronary artery, the nurse will inspect the ___________ wound for healing as well as the sternotomy
A) arm
B) leg
C) foot
D) neck
B
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A nurse is preparing a paper for a conference on mental illness nursing throughout history. How does she present the concept of a curative point as a shift in the treatment of the mentally ill?
1. It envisioned the possibility of recovery in mental illness. 2. It incorporated herbal remedies in the treatment of mental illness. 3. It was the first treatment to provide specific treatment interventions. 4. It was the first treatment focused on the humane treatment of individuals with mental illness.
The nurse is caring for a 2-year-old boy with hemophilia. The parents are worried that he may become infected with hepatitis or HIV through a blood product transfusion. How should the nurse respond?
A) "It is common for parents to fear the worst, but the factor will help your child lead a normal life." B) "There are risks with any treatment using blood products, but it is very low." C) "Factor replacement is very expensive and bleeding episodes can cause you to miss work, creating a financial strain." D) "Since heat treatment began, there have been no reports of virus transmission since 1986."
The nurse is caring for a client who has food poisoning that may be the result of Clostridium botulinum infection. Which is the priority nursing assessment for this client?
a. Heart rate and rhythm b. Bowel sounds and heart tones c. Fluid balance and urine output d. Oxygen saturation and respiratory rate
The nurse is unable to palpate a client's pedal pulse even though the foot is pink and warm. Which action by the nurse is the most appropriate?
1. Apply a warm soak to the foot. 2. Notify the health care provider that the client has lost circulation to the foot. 3. Elevate the foot. 4. Auscultate the pulse using an ultrasound Doppler.