A patient receives a chemical burn to the left side of the face and right wrist. Where does this patient need to be treated?
A. Burn center
B. Healthcare provider's office, and then at home
C. Emergency department
D. Outpatient ambulatory clinic
Answer: A
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a. Digoxin (Lanoxin) b. Furosemide (Lasix) c. Hydrochlorothiazide (HydroDIURIL) d. Spironolactone (Aldactone)
The nurse is giving medications to a patient in cardiogenic shock. the intravenous rout is chosen instead of the intramuscular route. the nurse knows that the factor that most influences the decision about which route to use is the patient/s
A. altered biliary function B. increased glomerular filtration C. reduced liver metabolism D. diminished circulation
You tell a friend that one of the patients tried to intimidate you when the patient discovered that this was you first nursing position. You friend gives you several methods to prepare for such situations
Which method would your friend be least likely to suggest to you? a. Keep your knowledge base up to date. b. Look and act like a professional. c. Demonstrate to your patients that you possess a body of nursing care knowledge. d. When you are with your patient, don't ask another nurse to help you, this can show thepatient that you don't know what you're doing.
Which patient assessment finding(s) suggest(s) extravasation of an IV solution? (Select all that apply.)
a. Coolness b. Edema c. Fever d. Pain at venipuncture site e. Redness at the site f. Shortness of breath