A 27-year-old female patient is admitted to the hospital for evaluation of right lower quadrant abdominal pain with nausea and vomiting. Which action should the nurse take?
a. Encourage the patient to sip clear liquids.
b. Assess the abdomen for rebound tenderness.
c. Assist the patient to cough and deep breathe.
d. Apply an ice pack to the right lower quadrant.
d. Apply an ice pack to the right lower quadrant.
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a. anorexia. b. calcium deficit. c. cancer. d. diabetes.
The nurse is teaching parents about caring for their infant with seborrheic dermatitis (cradle cap). Which statement by the parents indicates understanding of the teaching?
a. "We will rinse off the shampoo quickly and dry the scalp thoroughly." b. "We will shampoo the hair every other day with antiseborrheic shampoo." c. "We will be sure to shampoo the hair without removing any of the crusts." d. "We will use a fine-tooth comb to help remove the loosened crusts from the strands of hair."
The health care provider has prescribed ondansetron (Zofran) 0.1 mg/kg as needed for nausea for a child admitted for vomiting. The child weighs 55 lb. Calculate the correct dose of Zofran in milligrams. Record your answer using one decimal place
_________________ Fill in the blank with the correct answer.
A patient says, "I went out drinking only one time last week. At least I'm trying to change." The nurse responds, "I appreciate your effort, but you agreed to abstain from alcohol completely." The nurse is
a. using cognitive restructuring. b. preventing manipulation. c. showing empathy. d. using flooding.