The document that expresses the wishes of patients in case of terminal illness or an accident after which patients cannot express their wishes is called a____________.
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word?
Answer: Living will
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A client is admitted to the emergency department complaining of the inability to feel the hands and feet after waiting for 2 hours for transportation in 20 °F weather. Which action by the nurse is appropriate?
A) Warm the hands and feet in 104 °F water for 20 to 30 minutes. B) Provide an antipyretic. C) Rub and massage the hands and feet. D) Warm the hands and feet in tepid water for 2 hours.
Absorption is the process that moves a drug from the bloodstream into other body tissues
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Who may perform CPR?
A) any person trained to do CPR B) an LPN C) a lay person D) a nursing assistant
Place the steps for analyzing arterial blood gases in the proper order
1 . Assess HCO3– level for metabolic abnormalities. 2 . Assess PaO2 for hypoxemia. 3 . Examine PaCO2 for acidosis or alkalosis. 4 . Re-examine pH to determine level of compensation. 5 . Examine pH for acidemia or alkalemia. a. 5, 1, 2, 4, 3 c. 1, 2, 4, 3, 5 b. 2, 5, 3, 1, 4 d. 1, 3, 4, 5, 2