The nurse is providing care for a patient who has a central line and a suspected air embolism. The best action by the nurse is to
1. Elevate the head of the bed.
2. Place telemetry leads on the patient's chest.
3. Instruct the patient to bear down.
4. Place the patient on her left side in Trendelenburg position.
ANS: 4
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a. Use of anticholinergic agents b. Addition of rational emotive therapy to the treatment plan c. Discontinuance of the tranquilizers d. Use of muscle relaxant agents
During a community health visit, the nurse explains the genetic screening that is required by state law to the expectant patient and her mother. The mother of the patient asks why it is important to have the testing done on the infant
The nurse's best response is: A) "Genetic testing is a way to determine the rate of infectious disease." B) "It is important to test newborns for PKU, congenital hypothyroidism, and galactosemia." C) "PKU, congenital hypothyroidism, and galactosemia are conditions that could result in disability or death if untreated." D) "This testing is required; you will not be able to refuse it. It usually is free so there is no reason to refuse it."
The nurse is assessing a female client and notes facial hirsutism. The client asks the nurse, "Why did this happen to me?" Which statement is the nurse's best response?
1. "Your diet is not nutritionally balanced." 2. "You may have some hormone imbalances." 3. "Usually, there is not a known cause for this condition." 4. "You need to take vitamins."
The essential dimension of nursing that includes coordinating patient care is the:
a. definition of nursing. c. benefit of services to consumers. b. distinctive services nurses provide. d. costs of services.