A client struggles to breathe, appears confused, and has tachycardia, and the skin appears dusky. What should the nurse do to restore normal pH if ventilation efforts are not very successful?
A) Give bronchodilators. C) Start potassium IV.
B) Administer sodium bicarbonate IV. D) Infuse magnesium sulfate.
B
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A patient is diagnosed with B. fragilis, an anaerobic organism resistant to most drugs. What is the drug of choice to treat this microorganism?
A) Cefaclor (Ceclor) B) Cefamandole nafate (Mandol) C) Cefoxitin (Mefoxin) D) Cefuroxime sodium (Zinacef)
A group of nursing students have participated in a class discussion about the health continuum. Which statement by the group indicates that they have understood the information?
A) The distinction between health and illness is well demarcated. B) Illness refers to a state of being relatively unhealthy. C) The term "health" is limited to reflect an individual's state. D) Treatment of acute conditions reflects the current focus of health care.
While turning a patient who had a bowel resection yesterday, the wound eviscerated. What is the initial nursing intervention?
a. Place the patient in the high Fowler's position. b. Give the patient fluids to prevent shock. c. Replace the dressing with sterile fluffy pads. d. Apply a warm, moist normal saline sterile dressing.
The primary objective of pain control for dying clients is to block pain and suppress level of consciousness
Indicate whether the statement is true or false