A patient is suspected of having an air emboli from a central venous line inserted for total parenteral nutrition. What nursing interventions are indicated?
1. Place the patient on the left side.
2. Place the patient in Trendelenburg position.
3. Occlude the catheter nearest to the entry site of the skin.
4. Notify the physician and prepare to take the patient to surgery.
5. Prepare to assist with chest tube insertion.
1, 2, 3
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1. "How do you feel about that?" 2. "You won't walk to the bathroom without help, will you?" 3. "How have you been feeling lately?" 4. "Are you feeling okay?"
A patient who is not fully informed about his or her health status is an example of a violation of which ethical principle?
a. Autonomy b. Justice c. Utilitarianism d. Confidentiality
Stimulation of the _____ _____ _____ releases acetylcholine, resulting in decreased FHR.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
A client's family physician has prescribed benzodiazepines in response to her repeated complaints of anxiety. The nurse should recognize a need to prioritize which of the following subjects in health education?
A) Avoiding cheeses and smoked meats B) Interactions with monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) C) Avoiding spending too much time in the sun D) Potentiation of alcohol effects