Describe the purpose of a back rub. Discuss when a back rub should be given.
What will be an ideal response?
A back rub is given to stimulate the patient's circulation. It is soothing and refreshing. Regular back rubs help prevent skin breakdown. A back rub should be given routinely after the bath. It is given after the patient has used the bedpan, and after a dependent patient has been turned. A back rub should be given at bedtime and at any other time that it would be a comfort to the patient.
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The patient at risk for GI hemorrhage should be monitored for which of the following signs and symptoms?
a. Metabolic acidosis and hypovolemia b. Decreasing hemoglobin and hematocrit c. Hyperkalemia and hypernatremia d. Hematemesis and melena
The population health nurse receives a report that provides statistics on the increasing number of telephone calls made to the poison control hotline. Based on this information, what should the nurse do?
1. Enforce local ordinances for selling household chemical agents. 2. Target homes for poisons contained in household cleaning agents. 3. Promote legislation for restricting hazardous materials in the home. 4. Educate the public about the hazards of household chemicals and medications and their proper storage.
Problems with speaking is called __________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
The physician has ordered metoclopramide (Reglan) 2 mg/kg IVP to be given 30 minutes before the start of chemotherapy. The patient weighs 54 kg. The metoclopramide (Reglan) is dispensed in a 10 mg/10 mL vial
The nurse will administer ________ mL of metoclopramide. Fill in the blank(s) with correct word