If a nurse assessed the vital signs of a person who was in the initial alarm reaction stage (shock phase) of the GAS, what would be the expected findings?
A) slow, deep breathing C) hypotension
B) fatigue and lethargy D) hypertension
D
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On entering the room of a child in Buck's traction, the nurse makes all of the following observations. Which observation requires a nursing intervention?
a. Child's heels are placed firmly against the foot of the bed. b. Head of bed is elevated 20 degrees. c. Weights are hanging freely. d. Ropes are on pulleys.
The nurse prepares an older male adult who has osteoarthritis (OA) for discharge. Which instruction does the nurse include in patient teaching to maintain safety for this man?
a. Take ibuprofen (Motrin) rather than opioid analgesics. b. Increase rest periods to slow disease progression. c. Report joint instability to the health care provider. d. Avoid stretching the affected joint during exercise.
The main disadvantage of home birth is:
a. Unsanitary conditions b. Presence of family members c. Familiar, comfortable setting d. Lack of emergency equipment
The nurse instructs the parents of two preschool-aged children that children learn about relationships early in life primarily from
A) Parents B) Peers C) Teachers D) Siblings