The most important attribute for the nurse working in a disaster area is
a. Flexibility
b. Training
c. Experience
d. Special interest
ANS: A
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a. Pierce the top of the appliance bag with a pin to allow gas to escape. b. Rinse the pouch in a vinegar solution. c. Wear tight-fitting underwear. d. Improve personal hygiene.
The nurse is planning to use music therapy to help reduce a critically ill patient's level of anxiety
What will the nurse do when using this complementary and alternative therapy? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Ask family members to identify the patient's preferred music. 2. Plan for the music to be played for 30 uninterrupted minutes. 3. Listen to the music in advance to make sure it does not have lyrics. 4. Ensure that the music beats are between 60 to 80 per minute. 5. Play the music from a tape recorder on the bedside table.
A systolic blood pressure that is 140 mm Hg or a diastolic pressure that is 90 mm Hg or higher is:
a. Hypertension b. Hypotension c. Bradycardia d. Tachycardia
The DSM-IV-TR is a manual which provides criteria for classifying mental disorders into hundreds of specific __________ categories.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).