When assisting the health care provider to perform a lumbar puncture, the nurse would place the client in which position?
a. dorsal recumbent c. prone
b. lithotomy d. side-lying, knee-chest
D
Positioning used for a client having lumbar puncture done is the side-lying, knee-chest position. Maintaining the positioning during the procedure is part of the nursing responsibility.
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a. antibiotics. b. anticoagulants. c. platelets. d. skin preparation.
Which of the following interactions cannot be prevented by scheduling medications in relation to nutrient intake?
1. Levothyroxine with fiber intake 2. Ciprofloxacin with dairy products 3. Simvastatin with grapefruit juice 4. Ampicillin with acidic juices
Two nurses collaborate in assessing an apical-radial pulse on a patient. The pulse deficit is 16 beats/min. What does this indicate?
A) The radial pulse is more rapid than the apical pulse. B) This is a normal finding and should be ignored. C) The patient's arteries are very compliant. D) Not all of the heartbeats are reaching the periphery.
A resident has diabetes. The person's care plan includes measures to prevent hypoglycemia. Which will decrease the person's blood sugar level?
a. Not enough diabetes medication b. Eating too much food c. Increasing the person's exercise d. Physical or emotional stress