A nurse is caring for a patient with a serious bacterial infection. The patient is dehydrated. Knowledge of the physical effects of the infection would support which of the following nursing diagnoses?
A) High Risk for Infection
B) Excess Fluid Volume
C) Risk for Imbalanced Body Temperature
D) Risk for Latex Allergy Response
C
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The nurse manager of a busy pediatric unit noticed that a new infusion system seemed to be difficult to use. What should the manager do first?
A. Call the manufacturer to complain B. Bring in the nurse educator for more training sessions C. Ask the staff if they are having problems with the system D. Resend the instructions for using the system to all nursing staff
A nurse researcher is designing a research project. After identifying and stating the problem, the nurse researcher clarifies the purpose of the study. Which step in the research process should she complete next?
1) Perform a literature review 2) Develop a conceptual framework 3) Formulate the hypothesis 4) Define the study variables
While giving the history of a 10-year-old child, the parents admit to owning firearms. Which are appropriate safety measures for the nurse to suggest? Select all that apply
1. Using gun locks on all firearms in the house 2. Taking the child to a shooting range for lessons on how to use a gun properly 3. Storing the guns and ammunition in separate places 4. Keeping all the guns in a locked cabinet 5. Explaining the dangers of a gun to the child and telling her explicitly never to touch it
The mineral that helps to regulate the body systems, promote normal nerve transmission and functions in normal muscle contraction and regulation is ______.
A. iron. B. calcium. C. sodium. D. phosphorous.