A young man has just arrived at the ICU from out of town and received news that his girlfriend, who is admitted there, likely only has a few days left to live
Which of the following would be the best approach for the nurse to take in caring for the needs of this young man?
A) Recommending that he go home and rest
B) Giving him unrestricted visiting hours with the patient
C) Suggesting that he meet with the hospital chaplain
D) Recommending that he ask the doctor to evaluate the patient's pain control measures
B
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a. A positive-pressure room with a HEPA filtration system is required. b. Special respirator masks should be available and one size fits all. c. No live plants are allowed in the room. d. The patient may eat any foods desired.
A 9-year-old boy is taking testosterone injections for treatment of hypogonadism. What should be measured every 6 months on this child?
A) Liver function test (LFT) B) Cholesterol level C) Vision D) Hand and wrist radiographs
Protein is an important nutrient that helps supply the body with the elements necessary for life. Protein can be used by the body for fuel when what occurs?
A) Complete proteins are consistently ingested. B) When there are inadequate stores of iron in the body C) When the RDA for B vitamins are met D) When there is inadequate intake of calories
A right-handed nurse needs to remove the patient's nasogastric (NG) tube. Which intervention maintains patient safety during removal of the NG tube?
a. Leaving the suction on the low setting b. Clamping and then pulling out the tube c. Standing on the patient's left side d. Asking the patient to inhale deeply