A nurse explains to a student that a patient's stomach contents will be removed by inserting a double-lumen nasogastric (NG) tube through the nose into the stomach, then connecting the drainage lumen to a suction source
The student correctly identifies this procedure as ____________________.
Fill in the blank with correct word.
ANS:
gastric decompression
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All of the following are components of the provision of ethical care by nurses EXCEPT
a. facilitation of communication between pa-tient, family, and health care providers b. assessment of the patient's understanding of the illness and available treatment options c. development of definite time lines to make choices d. doing more listening than talking
The original work of the National Organization for Public Health Nursing has influenced nursing practice today by:
a. Requiring that public health nurses have a baccalaureate degree in nursing b. Standardizing public health nursing education c. Developing nursing cooperatives d. Opening the Henry Street Settlement
Which of the following clinical assessment findings is most likely seen in a client experiencing hypokalemia as a result of the misuse of potassium-wasting diuretics?
1. Dry, sticky tongue 2. Increased anxiety 3. Nausea and vomiting 4. Decreased bowel sounds
The NICU nurse is providing care to a 35-week-old infant who has been in the neonatal intensive care unit for the past 3 weeks
His mother wants to breastfeed her son naturally but is currently pumping her breasts to obtain milk. His mother is concerned that she is only producing about 1 ounce of milk every 3 hours. The nurse's best response to the patient's mother would be: a. "Pumping is hard work and you are doing very well. It is good to get about 1 ounce of milk every 3 hours." b. "Natural breastfeeding will be a challenging goal for your baby. Beginning today, you will need to begin to pump your breasts more often." c. "Your baby will not be ready to go home for at least another week. You can begin to pump more often in the next few days in preparation for taking your child home." d. "You have been working hard to give your son your breast milk. We can map out a schedule to help you begin today to pump more often to prepare to take your baby home."