The recommended position for preventing and treating pressure ulcers is the:
a. Supine position
b. Prone position
c. Fowler's position
d. 30-degree lateral position
D
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The nurse is teaching a patient taking a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) about dietary changes required to minimize adverse effects of the drug. The nurse determines the patient understands a low tyramine diet when what meal is chosen?
A) A chop salad with blue cheese, sardines, and pepperoni B) A sandwich with turkey, avocado, and Swiss cheese C) Corned beef hash, eggs, and hash browns D) A hamburger, French fries, and a strawberry milkshake
A large healthcare organization is planning to implement a clinical information system. What should be considered when selecting this system?
A) Training on the system should be limited. B) Nursing staff documentation needs are the priority. C) The organization needs to meet multiple competing demands. D) Laboratory data and pharmacy integration is considered nonessential.
The nurse is admitting a 25-year-old client to the emergency department with partial-thickness injuries over 20% of the total body surface area, involving both lower legs. This injury is classified as:
1. A moderate burn. 2. A minor burn. 3. A major. 4. A severe burn.
A client says, "The doctor says I have a problem with the fluid in my lymph system backing up. Where does lymph fluid come from?" How should the nurse respond?
1. "Lymph is a byproduct of the production of urine." 2. "Lymph fluid is made in your stomach from the fluid you drink." 3. "Lymph fluid comes from the liquid part of your blood." 4. "Lymph is created in your lungs from the water you breathe in with air."