A patient has a wrist restraint. Which of the following is especially important to report to the nurse?
a. Why the restraint was applied
b. The person's temperature
c. The person's respiratory rate
d. If you felt a pulse in the restrained ex-tremity
D
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When describing drugs that block or inhibit the sympathetic nervous system, the nurse includes which of the following? Select all that apply
A) Antiadrenergic drugs B) Adrenergic blocking drugs C) Adrenergic stimulating drugs D) Adrenergic drugs E) Sympatholytics
A medical nurse has provided care for many patients who have bone disorders, and the nurse integrates health education around the maintenance of bone health into care. What should the nurse recommend to patients in an effort to promote bone health?
A) Moderate activity restriction for older adults B) Daily use of low-dose ASA C) A low-fat, low-carbohydrate diet D) Adequate dietary intake of calcium
The nurse caring for a client with pressure ulcers. What should the nurse consider as the role of vitamins and minerals in this client's care?
a. Promoting weight gain b. Maintaining fluid balances c. Replacement of muscle mass d. Encourage the healing process
When a nurse suspects that a client may have been abused, the first action should be to:
A) Ask the client about the injuries and if they are related to abuse. B) Encourage the client to leave the batterer immediately. C) Set up an appointment with a domestic violence counselor. D) Ask the suspected abuser about the victim's injuries.