Basilar skull fractures are more serious than simple skull fractures
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
True
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The nurse would anticipate the use of a 5% dextrose-containing IV solution for which of the following clients?
1. The malnourished client 2. The diabetic client 3. The client who will be n.p.o. for 12-24 hours 4. The client who will be n.p.o. for 5-7 days
A 31-year-old patient has returned to the post-surgical unit following a hysterectomy. The patient's care plan addresses the risk of hemorrhage. How should the nurse best monitor the patient's postoperative blood loss?
A) Have the patient void and have bowel movements using a commode rather than toilet. B) Count and inspect each perineal pad that the patient uses. C) Swab the patient's perineum for the presence of blood at least once per shift. D) Leave the patient's perineum open to air to facilitate inspection.
Delegation is an important skill to have as a nurse. With that said, as a nurse to delegate, you must be able to teach, guide, and direct others in activities that they can do to assist you with caring for clients
a. What are the five rights of delegation and how do they apply to the nursing process? b. What are some of the problems with delegation?
Herpes zoster is caused by the varicella virus and has an affinity for:
a. sympathetic nerve fibers. b. parasympathetic nerve fibers. c. posterior root ganglia and posterior horn of the spinal cord. d. lateral and dorsal columns of the spinal cord.