Properly applied, first aid may mean the difference between:
-life and death
-rapid recovery and long hospitalization
-temporary disability and permanent injury
-all of the above
all of the above
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A nurse caring for a patient with Dupuytren's contracture of the fingers is aware that the contracture is due to:
A) An extending nodule of the tendon sheaths, causing fibrous thickening B) An extending nodule of the palmar fascia, causing fibrous thickening C) A neuropathy of the median nerve, causing fibrous thickening D) Edema of the quadriceps, pressing on the palmar fascia
A patient is withdrawn, suspicious, and maintains physical distance from staff and other patients. Which intervention demonstrates appropriate use of touch with this patient?
a. Refraining from touch b. Patting the patient's arm when fear is expressed c. Reaching out to shake the patient's hand as an initial greeting d. Placing an arm around the patient's shoulders while walking down the hall
A 75-year-old client is admitted for treatment of abdominal pain. Despite the administration of prescribed pain medication, the client reports no relief of pain and continues to describe multiple somatic complaints
The nurse identifies the need for which of the following? 1. Further assessment and treatment for depression 2. Review of the client's lab values 3. Obtaining an order for different pain medication 4. Contacting the family to talk to the patient
A psychiatric nursing class is discussing current trends in mental health care. A student voices the opinion that there should be equitable access to mental health care and resources for those who live in rural areas, for those without health insurance,
and for those with very little income. The student nurse's opinion most closely reflects which ethical principle? A) Nonmaleficence B) Paternalism C) Veracity D) Justice