Which of the following statements accurately describes a general consideration when performing CPR on a patient
A) If the nurse is unsure whether the patient has a pulse, CPR should not be initiated.
B) Perform Hands-Only CPR for victims of drowning, trauma, and airway obstruction.
C) Perform CPR in the same manner if the patient is obese.
D) Do not use a one-way valve mask over a child's nose and mouth when performing CPR.
C
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A nurse is caring for a patient who is to be discharged with a prescription for eye drops. The nurse knows that the patient understands how to administer eye drops correctly when the patient states that eye drops should be instilled on the:
a. sclera. b. cornea. c. conjunctival sac. d. area between the iris and lower eyelid.
The nurse is admitting to the unit a client who is a 42-year-old female with a COPD exacerbation
While doing the admission assessment, the nurse finds out that this client is being treated for depression and has had little or no appetite for over a month. What type of diet would be planned for this client? A) High-calorie, high-protein meals three times a day B) Small frequent meals spread out over the day C) Regular diet with vitamin and mineral supplements with the meals D) High-fiber diet with enteral supplements between the three meals
The patient plan of care for home health care is usually certified for ____________________ days
Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.
The physician has ordered an indwelling urinary catheter for a client with urinary retention. The nurse practices strict aseptic technique when inserting an indwelling urinary catheter to prevent infection along with which of the following?
1. Inflates a balloon while the catheter is in the urethra 2. Instructs client not to void around the catheter 3. Irrigates the catheter with sterile saline on a daily basis 4. Uses an anesthetic lubricating gel during insertion