A nurse is caring for a client who has been admitted to the hospital. What service is a
priority for a nurse in the acute hospital setting?
A) Helping clients with rehabilitation after a stroke
B) Working closely with the client's caregivers
C) Helping clients to achieve maximum level of functioning
D) Working to stabilize the client during acute phase of illness
D
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An LP/VN who is considering work in a hospice should know that a primary feature of this care arena is its:
a. recognition that dying is a normal process b. focus on providing aggressive end-of-life care c. physician-dominated environment d. strong staff development program
The nurse is caring for a patient who is receiving ondansetron (Zofran) for nausea associated with chemotherapy. The nurse would teach the patient that what adverse effect may occur with this medication?
A) Weakness and rash B) Dysuria and photosensitivity C) Headache and myalgia D) Fever and diarrhea
Which of the following are signs of intraventricular hemorrhage (IVH)? (Select all that apply.)
a. Hypotonia b. Bradycardia c. Sudden deterioration in condition d. Hypoglycemia e. Metabolic alkalosis f. Sudden decrease in oxygen saturation
Using knowledge of child development, what approach is best when preparing a toddler for a procedure?
a. Avoid asking the child to make choices. b. Plan for a teaching session to last about 20 minutes. c. Demonstrate on a doll how the procedure will be done. d. Show the necessary equipment without allowing child to handle it.