A hospitalized patient is diagnosed with severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS). What action should the nurse implement immediately?
A. Standard precautions
B. Standard precautions and contact precautions
C. Standard precautions and droplet precautions
D. Standard, contact, and airborne precautions
Answer: D
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a. Withdrawal from social activities b. Dementia c. Depression d. Diminished self-concept
A patient is suffering from stress and tension of the neck and muscles. What manipulative therapy would you use to apply pressure and movement to soft tissues?
A) Chiropractic B) Shiatsu C) Massage therapy D) Yoga
A patient with a possible pulmonary embolism complains of chest pain and difficulty breathing. The nurse finds a heart rate of 142 beats/minute, blood pressure of 100/60 mmHg, and respirations of 42 breaths/minute
Which action should the nurse take first? a. Administer anticoagulant drug therapy. b. Notify the patient's health care provider. c. Prepare patient for a spiral computed tomography (CT). d. Elevate the head of the bed to a semi-Fowler's position.
The nurse enters the room of a client with schizophrenia the day after he has been admitted to an inpatient setting and says, "I would like to spend some time talking with you." The client stares straight ahead and remains silent
The best response by the nurse would be: A) "I can see you want to be alone. I'll come back another time." B) "You don't need to talk right now. I'll just sit here for a few minutes." C) "I've got some other things I can do now. I hope you'll feel like talking later." D) "You would feel better if you told me what you're thinking."