Over the course of an 8-hour shift of postoperative care for a child who has had ventriculoatrial shunt placement, the nurse notes that the child's cry has become increasingly shrill and the child has projectile vomiting
The nurse would notify the physician immediately because of the possibility that the child might be experiencing:
A) infection at the surgical site.
B) rejection of the shunt.
C) a sudden increase in pain.
D) increased intracranial pressure.
D
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Which of the following are examples of internal drills that can be used to test specific depart-ments and/or hospital responses (select all that apply)? a. Surge capacity drills b. Lockdown of hospital entrances c. Prioritization of police response to bio-logical events d. Simulating decontamination processes e. Setting up the command center
The patient is admitted to the emergency room after having been bitten on the hand by a black widow spider. The nursing intervention that is indicated is to:
1. monitor for respiratory distress. 2. wrap the hand in a warm compress. 3. seat the patient upright in a chair. 4. elevate the patient's hand above his or her heart.
The nurse is planning care for an older client who has very thin skin on the backs of the hands and arms. What is the client's priority problem?
a. Risk for injury b. Infection c. Poor self-image d. Discomfort
Which law protects the public from persons practicing nursing without a license?
a. OBRA b. The Older Americans Act c. A state's nurse practice act d. Criminal law