A resident has an elastic bandage. It is loose and wrinkled. What should you do?
a. Apply a new bandage.
b. Re-apply the bandage.
c. Remove it for a period of time.
d. Secure it with tape.
B
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When large amounts of ADH are released, the patient's sodium levels will be
a. increased. c. unaffected. b. decreased. d. altered inversely with potassium.
A nurse is working with a patient who is taking lithium for bipolar disorder. In addition to performing regular monitoring of lithium levels, what should the nurse tell the patient to educate them about using lithium
1. "Avoid grapefruit juice." 2. "Never take the medication with food or milk." 3. "Lithium may interfere with your birth control medications." 4. "It is important to drink plenty of water and avoid overheating."
In which of the following situations should the nurse use surgical asepsis?
a. Performing urinary catheter care b. Inserting a nasogastric tube c. Inserting a Foley catheter d. Performing nasogastric tube care
The nurse is caring for a patient who is verbalizing concerns related to a difficult relationship. Which responses by the nurse will block communication and should be avoided? (Select all that apply.)
a. Using silence b. Asking "why" c. Changing the subject d. Agreeing or disagreeing e. Verbalizing the implied