A young woman, as a result of her mother's medication use during pregnancy, was born without arms. She used her feet to eat, engage in grooming, and correspond via computer. How might a nurse summarize this example?
a. A true success story in rehabilitation
b. Demonstrating great persistence
c. Evidence of the human spirit
d. Habilitation by the young woman
ANS: D
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A patient is receiving heparin postoperatively to prevent deep vein thrombosis. The nurse notes that the patient has a blood pressure of 90/50 mm Hg and a heart rate of 98 beats per minute. The patient's most recent aPTT is greater than 90 seconds
The patient reports lumbar pain. The nurse will request an order for: a. a repeat aPTT to be drawn immediately. b. analgesic medication. c. changing heparin to aspirin. d. protamine sulfate.
The nurse is caring for a 4-year-old child who comes to the pediatrician's office with cold symptoms and appears pale. Vital signs are obtained and the child's blood pressure is 68/42 mmHg, a pulse of 98, and respirations of 20
The nurse is aware that: 1. The vital signs are normal in a child this age with cold symptoms. 2. The respiratory rate is elevated and should be communicated to the physician immediately. 3. The systolic blood pressure is too low and should be communicated to the physician. 4. The pulse is too rapid and should be communicated to the physician.
Heifetz and Burns believe that the leader-follower relationship is central to ethical leadership
a. True b. False
A nurse assessing a client in the fourth stage of labor notes that the uterine fundus is firmly contracted and is midline at the level of the umbilicus. On the basis of this finding, the nurse most appropriately:
A. Records the findings B. Massages the fundus C. Contacts the health care provider D. Helps the mother void