In the acute phase of care of a spinal cord injury client, the nursing assessment focuses on which of these critical factors first?
a. airway c. circulation
b. breathing d. disability
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In the acute phase of care of the client with a spinal cord injury, nursing assessment focuses on the critical factors of airway, breathing, circulation, disability, and exposure.
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a. Determine what the patient would find helpful. b. Review the agency's mission and scope. c. Make another appointment with the agency. d. Warn the patient that non-adherence affects payment.
Standards of nursing practice for mental health can best be described as helping to ensure:
a. That certain clients receive care b. Quality and effectiveness of care c. Proper documentation d. Proper medication administration
While attending a community health fair, the nurse observes the children of one family walking quietly behind the father with their mother and periodically shyly asking the father questions
The father responds gruffly and continues walking while the children and mother scurry behind to keep up. What does this observation indicate to the nurse? Select all that apply. A) The father is in a hurry. B) The father is the leader in the family. C) The children are not to bother the father. D) The children need discipline. E) The mother's role is to care for the children.
Which maneuver can be done to reduce the systemic absorption of cycloplegic and mydriatic agents when examining a pregnant woman if the examination is mandatory?
a. Have the woman keep her eyes closed for several minutes. b. Instill half the usual dosage. c. Keep the patient supine, with her head turned and flexed. d. Use nasolacrimal occlusion after instilla-tion.