The nurse providing a community preparedness course would include the possible use of chemical warfare agents in the program. Which of the following would NOT be included in this course?
a. nerve agents c. vesicant agents
b. vomiting agents d. anthrax agents
D
Bioterrorists can use chemical warfare agents that are gases, liquids, or solids that cause injury or death to people, animals, and plants. Chemical agents include nerve agents, blood agents, vomiting or choking agents, and blistering or vesicant agents.
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The rural nurse advocating for more telehealth services in the local area would provide what information to support this cause? (Select all that apply.)
a. Access to health care would be improved. b. Care by medical specialists would be enhanced. c. Chronic conditions could be monitored to decrease exacerbations. d. Computer charting systems would be more "user friendly." e. Patient satisfaction with care would be improved. f. Transportation barriers would be mostly eliminated.
A nurse assesses the abdomen of a client before and after administering a small-volume cleansing enema. What condition would be an expected finding?
A) Increased bowel sounds B) Abdominal tenderness C) Areas of distention D) Muscular resistance
A client in labor wants to have a medication-free birth. What should the nurse include when discussing alternatives to pain medication with this client?
1. Emphasize that no medication will be given. 2. Review that the use of medications allows for rest and less fatigue. 3. Explain that pain relief will allow a more enjoyable birth experience. 4. Summarize how maternal pain and stress can have a more adverse effect on the fetus than would a small amount of analgesia.