A medication that causes tissue necrosis upon infiltration
Match the definition of listed terms.
a. Isotonic solution
b. Tonicity
c. Vesicant
c
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A patient being treated for an MI has been transferred to a step-down unit from the intensive care unit. She uses the call bell as often as every 15 minutes
Each time a staff member responds, the patient complains about her care or makes a seemingly small request. Several staff tell the primary nurse that the patient is "obnoxious" and that they feel inadequate because they can never seem to satisfy her needs. The primary nurse can be most helpful by: a. explaining that the demanding behavior is due to the patient's increasing anxiety. b. "laying down the law" to the patient, limiting use of the call light to once per hour. c. rotating caregivers to give each person a much-needed respite from her complaints. d. asking the patient's family to sit with her and help meet her need for attention.
A 7-year-old has taken money from his brother's dresser on two occasions. When counseling his mother about this, you would advise her that
A) she may need to remind him of property rights. B) she should buy his brother a bank that cannot be opened. C) stealing is unusual for a 7-year-old. D) she should talk to the child's teacher about putting less pressure on him.
When assessing home safety of the adolescent, it is essential to ask about all of the following except:
1. Living arrangements. 2. If they feel safe at home. 3. Family income. 4. Relationships with siblings.
A nurse is assessing the home environment of a toddler. Which of the following poses the greatest and most immediate risk to the child?
a. A fenced-in pool in the backyard b. An entertainment center with the remote control on the top shelf c. A closed window in the childs bedroom d. A toy box overflowing with toys