Intranasal steroids are used when which of the following is true?
A. low-grade infection is present and has not responded to the use of antibiotics
B. conventional methods of reducing inflammation have been tried and found to be ineffective
C. the patient is pregnant
D. the patient is immunocompromised
B. conventional methods of reducing inflammation have been tried and found to be ineffective
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1. risk for burns secondary to smoking 2. risk for falls 3. ability to access restroom facilities 4. risk for poisoning related to multiple medications
For the following, indicate which are examples of objective data. Select all that apply
A) Patient tells the nurse, "I feel hungry" B) blood pressure 140/90 C) rash noted on lower right abdomen D) patient informs the nurse that he did not eat breakfast E) uneven gait on ambulation F) potassium level noted in electronic medical record as 4.3
The nurse is learning about protective measures in patients displaying hopelessness to prevent suicide. Which patient should the nurse recognize as displaying external protective measures?
1. The patient who is passive during a dispute. 2. The patient who requests assistance when needed. 3. The patient who remains calm during an argument. 4. The patient who displays problem-solving capabilities.
A pregnant patient in the second trimester is in the emergency department after a motor vehicle crash. She has a severe laceration of her arm resulting in a large blood loss. Which assessment should the nurse perform first?
A. Blood pressure B. Fetal heart tones C. Pulse D. Respiratory rate