A patient has been admitted to the CCU in respiratory failure from probable SARS pneumonia. Knowing that SARS is very contagious, in addition to ensuring strict hand hygiene by everyone, what is the most important nursing action?
A) Provide adequate nutrition.
B) Obtain blood and sputum cultures.
C) Place patient in full isolation.
D) Ensure adequate fluid balance.
C
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a. thermometer and sphygmomanometer b. stethoscope and thermometer c. scale and stethoscope d. stethoscope and sphygmomanometer
During a performance evaluation, the evaluator describes several behaviors of the nurse. Select the observations that indicate the nurse uses critical thinking. (Select all that apply.)
a. "I have noted that you base care on patient needs." b. "Your caregiving is guided by identified outcomes." c. "You use professional standards as guidelines." d. "You tailor interventions to the circumstances."
A couple with three children are having difficulty with their oldest son. The son is having trouble at school, including absenteeism. The mother states that her oldest son often stays home to help her because she is often ill
The father works long hours and is frequently not home until very late at night. Which triangle is the focus of the nurse-therapist's concern at this time? a. mother, father, and oldest son b. father, mother, and her illness c. mother, son, and the school d. mother, father, and the school
Diltiazem is contraindicated in which of the following?
a. Atrial flutter b. Multifocal atrial tachycardia c. Second- and third-degree AV block d. Supraventricular tachycardia