The expert nurse begins to recognize the surroundings in which tasks are completed and the difficulty of situations when performing tasks
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
False
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A patient is to have a glucose tolerance test performed. The nurse should instruct the patient to
a. have nothing to eat or drink before the test b. eat a large meal before the test c. have only clear liquids before the test d. expect to eat a large meal during the test
Which client should the nurse delegate to the UAP for feeding?
1. A client who is lethargic and has a head injury 2. A client with a brainstem stroke and quadriplegia 3. A client who is confused and, at times, combative 4. A client after surgery to jaw and throat 3 days ago
A 72-year-old male patient with dehydration caused by an exacerbation of ulcerative colitis is receiving 5% dextrose in normal saline at 125 mL/hour. Which assessment finding by the nurse is most important to report to the health care provider?
a. Patient has not voided for the last 4 hours. b. Skin is dry with poor turgor on all extremities. c. Crackles are heard halfway up the posterior chest. d. Patient has had 5 loose stools over the last 6 hours.
A neonate is born with anencephaly. The prognosis for a neonate with this condition is:
1. A normal outcome. 2. A high risk for hydrocephaly. 3. Can be death. 4. Mental handicap.