MC To insert a nasogastric tube, the nurse measures from the ____ to the ____ and to the ____ before insertion
A. Tip of the nose, chin, middle of sternum
B. Tip of the ear lobe, chin, xiphoid process
C. Tip of the ear, bridge of the nose, xiphoid process, minus 6 inches
D. Tip of the nose, tip of the ear lobe, xiphoid process
D
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A student nurse is learning about the health care needs of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer/questioning (LGBTQ) clients. Which terms are correctly defined? (Select all that apply.)
a. Gender dysphoria - Distress caused by incongruence between natal sex and gender identity b. Gender queer - A label used when gender identity does not conform to male or female c. Natal sex - The sex one is born with or is assigned to at birth d. Transgender - A person who dresses in the clothing of the opposite sex e. Transition - The time between questioning and establishing a sexual identity
A patient is being treated for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. During discharge teaching, what is the most important information to include?
A) Cessation of alcohol abuse will improve cardiac function. B) Only a heart transplant is associated with increased longevity. C) Make an appointment for genetic screening and counseling. D) Information about anti-infective medications
A patient has been admitted to the emergency department after ingesting an unknown substance. The nurse finds agitation, tachycardia, hypertension, and episodes of tonic-clonic muscle movements
Arterial blood gases reveal normal oxygenation and metabolic acidosis. What ingested substance does the nurse most suspect? A) Antihistamine cold medication B) Carbamate insecticide C) Lomotil D) Cocaine
A 70-year-old client develops a catheter-induced urinary tract infection. Which statement by the nurse would indicate to the nurse manager a need for additional understanding of this situation?
1. "I wonder if there was a break of sterility when this catheter was inserted." 2. "Thankfully we can treat this with an antibiotic." 3. "This could potentially cost the hospital a lot of money." 4. "I will talk to my unlicensed assistants about proper urinary catheter care."