Which of the following is a priority during the first 24 hours of hospitalization for a comatose client with suspected drug overdose?
a) Educate regarding drug abuse.
b) Minimize pain.
c) Maintain intact skin.
d) Increase caloric intake.
Answer: c) Maintain intact skin.
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a. Activity and involvement b. Dependence c. Personal space d. Privacy
The nurse is teaching a client with angina about taking nitroglycerin (NTG) tablets. What should the nurse include in this teaching?
1. Take the tablet with a large glass of water. 2. Call 911 if pain is not relieved after taking one pill. 3. Place a tablet under the tongue as soon as chest pain starts. 4. Discard any tablets if they produce a tingling sensation.
A client tells the nurse that the physician just stated that it will be necessary to use a tube to directly look at the client's lower gastrointestinal (GI) tract
The nurse anticipates that this client will need to undergo preparation for which of the following tests? 1. lower GI series (x-rays) 2. colonoscopy 3. flat plate of the abdomen 4. ultrasound of the abdomen
Qualitative studies use an emergent design. When does the research design evolve?
A) During the conduct of the literature review. B) While the researcher develops a conceptual framework. C) During the process of doing constant comparisons. D) While the researcher is in the field collecting and analyzing data.