An adult patient arrives at the emergency room after an overdose of cholinergic drugs. The nurse anticipates administering which dose of atropine intravenously?
1. 0.1 mg
2. 0.15 mg
3. 0.2 mg
4. 0.5 mg
Correct Answer: 4
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1. "It has been nice meeting you, and I'll see you later." 2. "I will be your nurse for today, so use the call bell if you need something." 3. "Mrs. Jones, do you have any questions? I have time now." 4. "Mrs. Jones, would you like a tour of the unit?"
A community mental health nurse has worked with a patient for 3 years but is moving and must terminate the relationship. When a new nurse begins work with this patient, what is the starting point for the relationship?
a. Begin at the orientation phase b. Continue the working relationship c. Start with informal social interactions d. Return to the emotional catharsis phase
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Linda, a staff nurse on nights, yells at Ali, another RN, and tells Ali that she is stupid and can't get anything right. In responding to this situation as head nurse, it is critical that you:
a. Require that Linda attend anger management classes. b. Investigate to see if Ali did anything to aggravate Linda. c. Call both immediately into the office to discuss the situation. d. Respond to Linda in a way that is consistent with organizational processes and with similar situations.