A patient is having repeated episodes of vomiting. During emesis, what is the highest nursing priority?
A) Administer replacement oral fluids
B) Follow episode with oral care
C) Maintain supine position
D) Protect patient's airway
D
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The nursing manager of the pediatric intensive care unit wants to provide patients with improved sleep and rest. Which intervention would have the greatest impact on promoting rest in this environment?
A. Clustering care so nursing interruptions are limited B. Decreasing the noise in the unit, especially at night C. Enforcing a 2-hour "quiet time" on each shift D. Turning off equipment alarms when children are sleeping
The nurse is reinforcing factors that contribute to addiction to a group of clients recovering from addiction and their family members. Which statement made by a client or family member would indicate the need for additional teaching?
Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. "I'm not likely to have any more problems with addiction since neither of my parents had a problem with addiction." 2. "I can still see my friends as long as I stay away from alcohol." 3. "I don't want to become addicted like my husband did. I'm never going to take any kind of drug unless I absolutely have to." 4. "I realize now that I was just looking for ways to help me feel good about myself." 5. "After a while, it just seemed even though I was not in pain, I would still want to take the pain pills."
Pain ____________________ recovery from illness and increases health care costs.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Which hormone increases the rate of cell division?
a. Insulin b. Thyroxine c. Growth hormone d. Cortisol