The nurse is assessing a patient's ability to receive enteral feedings. Which findings would the nurse evaluate as potential contraindications to this intervention?
1. The patient has a history of Crohn's disease.
2. The patient has a gastric ulcer.
3. There is a mechanical obstruction.
4. The patient has developed hemorrhagic pancreatitis.
5. The patient has had severe intractable diarrhea for 3 days.
3, 4, 5
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A clinic nurse is following a 62-year-old woman who is taking quinidine for a cardiac arrhythmia. What nursing action will address the most common adverse effects of quinidine therapy?
A) Monitor the patient for facial erythema B) Monitor the patient's level of consciousness C) Monitor normal serum calcium levels D) Monitor the patient for signs and symptoms of GI upset
The nurse manages a clinic in an area with a high rate of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). Which strategy best helps decrease the rate of infection?
a. Start an expedited partner treatment pro-gram. b. Use a single-dose drug given in the clinic. c. Provide referrals to a low-cost pharmacy. d. Plan occasional community educational programs.
A staff nurse tells a peer, "I find it difficult to deal with patients who have personality disorders. They can control their behavior, whereas patients with depression truly need my services." Select the peer's most helpful response
a. "Even though it's bothering you, the patients seem to like you." b. "Our clinical nurse specialist is a good resource to help you explore those feelings." c. "Fortunately, managed care has reduced inpatient services for people with personality disorders." d. "Your comment tells me you have personal problems. Maybe psychiatric nursing is not the best practice arena for you."
The nurse is caring for a new mother and infant. Which action should the nurse take that allows the new parents to feel in control when being taught how to bathe their infant?
1. Telling the parents everything the nurse is doing and why 2. Letting the parents watch a video after the bath 3. Letting the parents bathe the baby with direction and guidance from the nurse 4. Giving lots of advice and suggestions about different methods