A hospitalized client, experiencing confusion, is at risk of falling because she continually tries to climb out of bed. Which of these safety devices that the nurse might suggest is the least restrictive?
A. Belt
B. Wrist
C. Elbow
D. Ambularm
Ans: D. Ambularm
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As the nurse assists a newly discharged mother and her infant to her waiting car, the nurse notes that the infant seat is in the front seat of the car facing the front and secured by the seat belt
The nurse should explain to the parents that the car seat: a. should not be secured by the seat belt. b. should face the rear of the car. c. reclines at a 30-degree angle. d. is designed to sit upright.
A client is undergoing diagnostic testing for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Which test does the nurse tell the client is best for diagnosing this condition?
a. Endoscopy b. Schilling test c. 24-Hour ambulatory pH monitoring d. Stool testing for occult blood
The pediatric nurse watches while a 5-year-old hospitalized patient appears to withdraw from the environment and becomes apathetic to his care. The nurse knows that this patient is in the phase known as:
A) anger. B) protest. C) despair. D) detachment.
Maya has been taking itraconazole as part of her treatment regimen. Maya should notify her physician immediately for further evaluation and discontinuation of antifungal therapy if she:
A. takes the itraconazole dose with a meal. B. accidentally takes a tetracycline 2 hours after the itraconazole dose. C. becomes pregnant during the treatment period. D. performs tasks requiring manual dexterity successfully.