Instruct obese patients to avoid pulling on the side rails for positioning support, because the rails may break.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
False
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A patient in the ICU requires intravenous insulin. The nurse is aware that
a. insulin aspart or glargine can be administered IV. b. any form of insulin can be used IV at the same dose ordered for subcutaneous administration. c. insulin should never be given IV, and this order should be questioned. d. only regular insulin can be administered IV.
A nurse is working in the emergency department when a child who was involved in a motor vehicle crash is admitted. The child is critically injured and, despite heroic efforts, does not survive. The nurse finds the family in the waiting room and
several family members are agitated and do not listen to the nurse describe the child's injuries. One family member feels faint and another has vomited. What does the nurse understand about the current situation based on Epperson's theory of grieving? (Select all that apply.) A. It is important to be patient and identify one person to communicate with. B. Most of the members are totally dysfunctional and should be sent home. C. Signs of emotional upheaval and physical symptoms are a result of great stress. D. The nurse should call security, as some family members may become violent. E. This family is reacting normally to a catastrophic loss, according to one theory.
A patient comes to the clinic and reports a sore knee. The nurse notes popping and cracking noises when the patient attempts to bend the knee. The patient exhibits signs of pain by facial expression
The nurse knows that the popping and cracking noises should be charted as what? A) Crepitus B) Grating noise C) Tactile emphysema D) Popping and cracking noises
Inappropriate use of social media could result in disciplinary action by the board of nursing that may include which of the following?
a. Temporary or permanent loss of licensure b. Assessment of a fine c. Reprimand d. All of the above e. B and C only