Which of the following nursing interventions is most appropriate when an evisceration occurs in the surgical wound of a client who has undergone surgery?
A) Instruct the client to avoid any movement.
B) Administer prescribed analgesics.
C) Place the client in a position that puts the least strain on the operative area.
D) Place sterile dressings moistened with normal saline over the protruding organs and tissues.
D
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Which of the following statements about attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are true? (Select all that apply)
A. ADHD is more common in boys than in girls. B. Children with ADHD tend to be of below-average intelligence. C. ADHD is caused by dysfunctional parental relationships. D. Children with ADHD are often treated with the use of stimulants. E. Children with ADHD often benefit from behavior modification tools like limit setting, reward systems, and positive reinforcement. F. Even though we think of ADHD as a disorder in children, adults can also have it.
A 9-year-old child has received an order for oral pravastatin (Pravachol) 40 mg/d for genetically linked hyperlipidemia. In preparation for patient teaching concerning this drug, what initial action will the nurse take?
A) Ask the parents to be present for the teaching session. B) Determine the appropriate time to discuss the drug with the patient. C) Question the doctor concerning the ordered dosage. D) Review the child's normal daily dietary intake of fatty foods.
A client is suspected as having an infection caused by a bloodborne pathogen. For which health problems should the nurse expect the client to be tested? (Select all that apply.)
1. Hepatitis A 2. Hepatitis B 3. Hepatitis C 4. Hepatitis D 5. Hepatitis E
A client experiencing hyperventilation, diaphoresis, and difficulty breathing with chest tightness was diagnosed with panic attacks after a negative cardiac workup. What action should the nurse implement first?
1. Perform a 12-lead EKG. 2. Administer oxygen via nasal cannula at 2–4 L/min. 3. Move the client from the waiting area to a private ED cubicle. 4. Prepare to administer lorazepam (Ativan).