The threat of maturation is one that applies primarily to studies involving children
A) True
B) False
B
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a. pulsus aternans c. pulsus paradoxus b. pulsus bisferiens d. water-hammer pulse
When the nurse administers an IM corticosteroid injection, the nurse aspirates. What is the rationale for the nurse aspirating?
a. Prevent the patient from choking. b. Increase the force of the injection. c. Ensure proper placement of the needle. d. Reduce the discomfort of the injection.
An identified outcome for the family of a patient with a terminal illness is that they will be able to provide psychological support to the dying patient. To assist the family to meet this outcome, the nurse plans to include in the teaching plan:
A) application of oxygen devices B) demonstration of bathing techniques C) recognition of patient needs and fears D) information on when to contact the hospice nurse
The nurse is changing a surgical dressing and is cleansing the wound. She knows that:
a. the incision line should be cleansed last. b. she should start at one end of the incision line and swab the entire length. c. she should start at the center of the incision line and swab toward one end. d. she should work in a circular motion around the incision line.