A patient has sustained an injury to the cerebellum. Which area would be the primary area for assessment?
A) Vital signs
B) Neurologic system
C) Cardiac function
D) Coordination
D
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The nurse is caring for pregnant clients. Which of these clients should the nurse anticipate is most likely to have a newborn at risk for mortality or morbidity?
1. 37-year-old G8 P2323, works in a chemical factory. 2. 23-year-old primip, low socioeconomic status, unmarried 3. 16-year-old primip, began prenatal care at 30 weeks. 4. 28-year-old G2 P1001, history of gestational diabetes
Calculate the flow rate to be administered by an infusion pump: ____________. (round to nearest whole
number) Ordered: 400 mL D5W over 1½ hours. Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
After implementing interventions and reassessing the client's response, the nurse completes the process by evaluating. What attributes of evaluation should the nurse include when completing this step of the nursing process?
1. Purposeful activity 2. Nursing accountability 3. Continuous 4. Judgments 5. Opinion
The nurse preparing to administer peritoneal dialysis would have which responsibility in contrast to hemodialysis?
1. Knowing the patient's dry weight prior to beginning 2. Monitoring for changes in vital signs 3. Inspecting the tunneled catheter for infection 4. Suggesting a low-Fowler's position for comfort