The nurse is working with the physician to wean a client with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) from the ventilator. Which intervention will the nurse avoid during the process of weaning?
a. Administration of sedatives
b. Daily hygiene care
c. Antibiotic administration
d. Suctioning the client
Answer: a. Administration of sedatives
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Patient-centered care requires the nurse to: (Select all that apply.)
a. understand patient preferences b. be aware of family values c. recognize the patient's expectations d. base conclusions on the nurse's personal experiences e. provide care in a standardized manner
A nurse in an acute medical unit is providing care for a number of patients with a variety of diagnoses. Which of the following patients most likely exhibits risk factors for impaired coughing? A patient with
A) an injury to her cerebellum. B) a nasogastric (NG) tube attached to suction. C) a diagnosis of viral pneumonia. D) diagnosis of diabetes mellitus and morbid obese.
A nurse is preparing to perform tracheostomy care. Which of these steps is correct?
a. Clean the neck plate with saline and rinse with hydrogen peroxide; then remove inner cannula. b. Place the inner cannula in hydrogen peroxide solution; then clean the neck plate with peroxide and saline. c. Clean the neck plate with hydrogen peroxide and rinse with saline; then remove inner cannula. d. Place the inner cannula in saline solution; then clean the neck plate with hydrogen peroxide solution.
What assessment finding indicates that a client is a victim of shaken baby syndrome?
1. Fractures of the long bones 2. Retinal hemorrhages 3. Abrasions 4. Burns