The nurse considers the provisions of palliative care, which are to ___________________________________. (Select all that apply.)
a. treat symptoms of pain, dyspnea, and nausea.
b. promote acceptance of death.
c. provide CPR.
d. monitor mechanical ventilation machines.
e. enable the patient to have a better quality of life.
ANS: A, B, E
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A nurse working in a large meat packaging plant sees patients for work-related issues. The nurse would be functioning in which of the following roles?
A) Occupational health nurse B) Staff nurse C) Nurse clinician D) Nurse educator
The nurse prepares to administer blood through the client's new peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC). Which is the nurse's priority intervention?
1. Verify the PICC placement with an x-ray. 2. Attach a pressure bag over the blood bag. 3. Measure client vital signs for baseline data. 4. Infuse normal saline solution into the PICC.
The physician prescribes 1000 mL of 0.9% normal saline (NS) to run over 8 hours. The drop factor is 10 drops/1 mL
The nurse adjusts the flow rate to run at how many drops per minute? (Round off your answer to the nearest whole number and enter the answer in the space provided.)
An ancillary staff member new to the night shift states, “I love working, but lately I’m so depressed for no apparent reason. What should I do?” Which nursing response would be most therapeutic?
a. "I'm sure it is just temporary. If you just visit a tanning salon, the depression will be relieved more quickly.".
b. "As your friend I cannot advise you. You need to see a psychiatrist. Remember, the longer you wait, the worse depression becomes.".
c. "It may be that you aren't getting enough sunlight working the night shift. I'd suggest you discuss the possibility of phototherapy with your health care provider.".
d. "This seems temporary and will most likely disappear when you get used to this work schedule. In the meanwhile, get one of those special lights for your home.".