A cerebral vascular accident is a medical emergency
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
True
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A nurse is caring for a client who is diagnosed with skin cancer. Which nursing interventions will reduce the growth of cancer cells and support normal cell function?
Select all that apply. A) Encouraging mobility and exercise B) Encouraging increased rest and sleep C) Assessing normal functioning of organ systems D) Reducing oxygen supply to retard growth of cancer cells E) Increasing calorie intake
The LPN/LVN is a member of the health care team and assists the RN in following a plan of care once the nursing diagnoses are shared with the team. When developing a nursing diagnosis, it can sometimes be difficult to get accurate answers from patients
Which category of patients is most likely to present a problem in this regard? a. Patients who are elderly and sick b. Patients only in for 24-hour admissions c. Parents whose children are patients d. Bilingual parents whose children are patients
The nurse is providing care for an African-American male infant who is two months of age. The infant is brought to the appointment by the mother
When reinforcing instructions regarding reducing the infant's risk for sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), which teaching point is the most appropriate for the nurse to include when teaching the infant's mother? A) Instruct on side-lying and face-down positions when in the crib. B) Instruct on face-up position when in the crib. C) Ensure adequate nutritional intake for the mother and newborn. D) Encourage good hand washing.
A client will have a serum Alpha1-antitrypsin drawn in the morning. The nurse should instruct the client to:
1. Exercise before the test. 2. Take several deep breaths before the blood is drawn. 3. Not eat or drink anything except water for 8 hours prior to the test. 4. Void before the test is drawn.