In the unconscious patient with an obstructed airway, probe the airway with your fingers to determine if a foreign body is present
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
False
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The community health nurse is using principles of change theory to direct the planning process. What would the nurse expect during the unfreezing stage?
A) Identification of a need for change B) Identification of problems C) Consideration of alternatives D) Adaption of plan to circumstances
A nurse makes a home visit where there are a number of people. The client says that several people are in her family who are not related. The nurse should:
1. Ask the client how they are related to him or her 2. Ask each nuclear member to identify his or her health needs 3. Tell the client that since the people are not related they are not considered family 4. Accept the client's definition of family
A patient presents at a clinic complaining of back pain that goes all the way down the back of the leg to the foot. The nurse should document the presence of what type of pain?
A) Bursitis B) Radiculopathy C) Sciatica D) Tendonitis
The nurse is instructing a client about taking a liquid iron preparation for the treatment of iron-deficiency anemia. What should the nurse include in the instructions?
A) Do not take medication with orange juice because it will delay absorption of the iron. B) Iron may cause indigestion and should be taken with an antacid such as Mylanta. C) Dilute the liquid preparation with another liquid such as juice and drink with a straw. D) Discontinue the use of iron if your stool turns black.