When a poison has been ingested by a child, the parents should be instructed to do which of the following first?
A) Induce vomiting.
B) Get to an emergency facility.
C) Call the local poison control center.
D) Administer an emetic.
C
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A patient visits the clinic with complaints of nasal congestion, anosmia, and inability to concentrate. The primary nursing diagnosis is:
A) Deficient knowledge of self-care practices related to allergies B) Ineffective individual coping with chronicity of condition and need for environmental modification C) Decreased attention span related to allergic rhinitis D) Fluid volume deficit related to ineffective breathing pattern
A woman's routine complete blood count (CBC) revealed a highly elevated platelet level, and subsequent diagnostic testing has resulted in a diagnosis of primary thrombocythemia. The nurse has begun the relevant health education with the patient
What should the nurse teach this woman about her health problem? A) "Primary thrombocythemia creates potential problems at both ends of the clotting spectrum: inappropriate clotting or inappropriate bleeding." B) "Your doctor will likely order a series of blood transfusions for you over the next several months." C) "It's very important that you try to adopt a diet that's high in organ meats and leafy green vegetables." D) "Primary thrombocythemia makes you quite vulnerable to hemorrhage, so you'll need regular injections of some important clotting factors."
Which of the following is correctly written?
A. 10:45 a.m. B. 0045 a.m. C. 1415 p.m. D. 1100 p.m.
The nurse is preparing to assess a client's remote memory. Which question would be most appropriate for the nurse to use?
A) "Can you tell me what you have eaten in the last 24 hours?" B) "When did you get your first job?" C) "What did you do last evening?" D) "How are an apple and orange the same?"