The nurse is assigned to the care of the following patients. In planning nursing care, the nurse knows she should use touch cautiously, especially when communicating with which patient?
a. Middle-aged woman just diagnosed with terminal lung cancer
b. Middle-aged man experiencing the acute phase of myocardial infarction
c. Older adult admitted with dehydration with a history of dementia
d. Young adult recovering from surgery for a ruptured appendix who will be discharged tomorrow
ANS: C
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A patient is receiving low–molecular-weight heparin to prevent thromboembolic complications. The nursing student asks her instructor the reason why this treatment is given instead of heparin
What is the instructor's best explanation of the rationale for LMWH over heparin? A) "LMWH is associated with less thrombocytopenia than standard heparin." B) "LWMH is associated with stronger anticoagulant effects than standard heparin." C) "LWMH is given to patients who have a history of blood dyscrasia." D) "LWMH is more effective than standard heparin for patients with hypertension."
5 oz = __________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
A student nurse assesses a child for nonverbal signs of pain to report to the registered nurse. Which information should the student include? (Select all that apply.)
A. Complaints of nausea B. Diaphoresis C. Facial grimacing D. Sleepiness E. Tachypnea
The hospital staff nurse has an idea for a research study. In addition to a passionate interest in the topic, what else should the nurse consider? Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Will the nurse make money from the project? 2. Will the results of the study be of interest to others? 3. Is the study something that can actually be accomplished? 4. Will anyone respect research conducted by a hospital staff nurse? 5. Does the nurse have sufficient resources to accomplish the work?