A nurse is caring for a client who has developed irritation to his feeding tube in the past. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to prevent this from occurring?
A) Flush the tube.
B) Lubricate the tube before insertion
C) Use an infusion pump.
D) Elevate the client's bed
B) Lubricate the tube before insertion
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A) It changes the RNA of the tumor cell to a normal form. B) It binds to the 30S ribosome. C) It prevents the activation of intracellular growth factors. D) It blocks the cell wall synthesis.
The population health nurse has been asked to participate in an educational session about the latest Ebola virus epidemic. Which should the nurse include that demonstrates the dimensions of globalization? (Select all that apply.)
1. Explain how exposure to the virus can occur within hours. 2. Emphasize the importance of maintaining standard precautions. 3. Review the impact of the illness on the victim's livelihood and families. 4. Focus on the importance of addressing the virus as a health problem for all. 5. Highlight the ease in which it is to visit the countries in which the virus is present.
The nurse has sustained a needle stick injury and received a dose of hepatitis B immune globulin. Which statement indicates that the nurse understands this intervention?
a. "I don't need to receive the hepatitis B vaccine because I already had the immune globulin." b. "I will need to receive only two doses of the hepatitis B vaccine because I had one dose of the immune globulin." c. "I need to start the hepatitis B vaccination series as soon as possible." d. "I will make an appointment to start the hepatitis B vaccination series in 6 weeks."
Alterations to mental health, as they relate to changes in the brain, are related to which of the following theories?
A) Cognitive B) Behavioral C) Psychobiologic D) Existential