A 58-year-old patient's electrocardiogram (ECG) and presentation are suggestive of a myocardial infarction (MI), and treatment has been promptly initiated
The nurse who is part of the patient's care team should anticipate and facilitate which of the following interventions?
Select all that apply.
A) Providing the patient with supplementary oxygen
B) Administering morphine by IV
C) Administering oral warfarin (Coumadin)
D) Administering a bolus of 0.9% NaCl
E) Teaching the patient deep breathing and coughing techniques
A, B
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A critical care nurse is aware of similarities and differences between the treatments for different types of shock. Which of the following interventions is used in all types of shock?
A) Aggressive hypoglycemic control B) Administration of hypertonic IV fluids C) Early provision of nutritional support D) Aggressive antibiotic therapy
The needs assessment committee starts the process by examining which organization document?
1. Critical pathways 2. Staffing schedules 3. Mission statement 4. Memos from chief financial officer
The nurse is reviewing discharge orders in preparation for teaching patients diagnosed with open-angle glaucoma. Which order would the nurse question?
1. Timolol (Timoptic), a beta-adrenergic blocker, for a 60-year-old with congestive heart failure (CHF) 2. Dorzolamide (Trusopt), a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor, for a patient with asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) 3. Brinzolamide (Azopt) for a 20-year-old male 4. Brimonidine (Alphagan), an adrenergic agonist, for a healthy 40-year-old on no other drugs
The patient should have his or her eyes closed during the exam of the sensory system
A) True B) False