A patient was in a serious motor vehicle crash. At the scene, what is the highest priority of care?
A) Extrication from the vehicle
B) Cervical spine protection
C) Establishing two large-bore intravenous lines
D) Collecting information about the crash
B
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A nurse is conducting client education with a woman who meets the diagnostic criteria for metabolic syndrome. The nurse is teaching the client about the MyPlate tool for promoting healthy food intake
According to MyPlate, the highest proportion of food in each meal should consist of what? A) Dairy B) Protein C) Unsaturated fats D) Vegetables
The family of a patient with Alzheimer's disease wants to know more about the implications of the disease for the entire family. What might a nurse tell the patient's childless 35-year-old daughter?
A) "Have a brain scan and other testing for Alzheimer's disease.". B) "If you become pregnant, undergo fetal testing for Down syndrome.". C) "Avoid having any children.". D) "Alzheimer's disease is not hereditary, and you do not need to worry.".
A patient is receiving the first ultraviolet light therapy treatment for psoriasis. What should the nurse include in this patient's teaching? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected
Select all that apply. 1. The skin will appear red after the treatment. 2. The patient will have one treatment a week for 6 months. 3. Clearing of lesions may take 7 weeks or more. 4. This is the treatment of choice for patients with psoriasis on 10% of the body. 5. A photosensitizing medication may be given before the treatment.