A child with decreased level of consciousness is brought to the emergency unit of a
healthcare facility following food poisoning. Which intervention should the nurse follow
when caring for this child?
A) Provide activated charcoal with food
B) Administer syrup of ipecac
C) Administer tincture of ipecac
D) Assist with gastric lavage
C
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Which statement is true regarding clients and the use of "natural products" such as herbs?
1. Clients do not always reveal their use of natural products. Only one third of clients are providing information regarding complementary therapies. 2. Natural products are always safe because they are biologically based. 3. The Food and Drug Administration monitors herbal remedies, and labeling is always accurate. 4. All clients are aware that natural products may be hazardous to their health.
The client has a round ulcer on the metatarsal head of the foot and nurse instructs the client about changing the dressing twice daily. Which does the nurse include in client teaching?
1. Report pale and cool skin changes in the toes. 2. Cover the dressing with a tight elastic bandage. 3. Take pain medication after the dressing change. 4. Remove tape with one quick pull to decrease pain.
During an interview, a patient states, "I feel so guilty, and I'm so ashamed of what I did." The nurse interprets this as which of the following?
A) Negative emotion B) Positive emotion C) Borderline emotion D) Nonemotion
Which instructions should the nurse include in the teaching for a client prescribed aspirin (ASA)?
A. Take the aspirin with a glass of milk. B. Discontinue taking the aspirin if you experience stomach upset. C. Take the aspirin with orange juice in the morning. D. Take the aspirin on an empty stomach in the morning.