The pt with GBS is immobile and shows evidence of malnutrition. What is the nurse's priority concern for this pt?
a. respiratory failure
b. inability to perform ADLs
c. risk for pressure ulcers
d. cardiac dysrhythmias
Answer: c. risk for pressure ulcers
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A jury involved in a malpractice suit must decide how much to compensate a patient for the emotional distress caused her by incomplete anesthesia during surgery. To which element of malpractice is this decision related?
A) Duty B) Breach of duty C) Causation D) Damages
The nurse is educating her patient about who has just been placed on a renal diet. Which statement by the patient indicates a need for further education?
a. "I need to eat a low-sodium diet." b. "I can have limited amounts of meat." c. "I can drink unlimited cola if it is diet." d. "I should avoid or limit bananas."
A patient tells you that he periodically takes a prescribed medication to relieve arthritis pain. It was prescribed by his health care provider 5 years ago. What is the nurse's most appropriate response?
a. "You should discard any unused portion of a medication by the stated expiration date because some medications lose their potency and others become toxic." b. "You need to ask your health care provider if you should continue taking this medication when you experience arthritic pain." c. "I'll contact your health care provider about your expired medication and ask for a new prescription if she thinks it is appropriate." d. "Have you tried any herbal products for relief of your pain?"
A client with increased intracranial pressure (ICP) is being repositioned. The nurse performs this intervention incorporating which of the following? Select all that apply
1. Manage the repositioning with slow, smooth, and gentle movement. 2. Inform the client regarding what is going to occur during the intervention. 3. Elevate the head of the bed to 30 degrees. 4. Accompany each repositioning with passive range-of-motion exercises. 5. Reposition the client every 1 to 2 hourss.