In which of the following situations would it be appropriate to shave the beard of an unconscious patient without his permission?
A) When the patient needs stitches on his face.
B) When inserting an endotracheal tube.
C) When the beard is infested with lice.
D) When the beard is matted or tangled.
B
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A. An age-appropriate video game B. Sports video C. Finger paints D. A chess set E. A punching bag F. A Scrabble game set
Before the physician performs an external version, the nurse should expect an order for a:
a. Tocolytic drug. b. Contraction stress test. c. Local anesthetic. d. Foley catheter.
A patient is scheduled to start taking vitamin C. The nurse should teach the patient to observe for which side effect?
A. Delayed healing B. Bone and joint pain C. Nausea and diarrhea D. Loosening of the teeth
The home care nurse is visiting a patient who was discharged to home after a procedure at an ambulatory surgical center
The patient lives alone in a senior retirement community. The nurse's assessment docu-ments mild dysphasia. The patient repeatedly asks, "Why is there a bandage on my arm?" and is not able to state the appropriate day and year. Appropriate planning for the patient should include: a. Assessing diet and meal preparation, assessing environment for safety problems, referral to a dementia program b. Attending English class to improve speech, transferring finances to a conservator, employing an aide to help with medications c. Arranging Meals on Wheels, attending speech therapy, relocation to a skilled nursing facility if no improvement in 1 month d. Arranging an appointment at a geriatric assessment program, OT referral for swallowing therapy, teaching to manage public transportation