The major focus of nursing intervention for the patient with pancreatitis is
a. fluid replacement.
b. electrolyte imbalance.
c. establishing suction.
d. controlling pain.
D
The presence and location of pain are important to determine, as well as what aggravates or relieves the pain. Nursing Intervention: Administer medications as prescribed and monitor relief.
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Clinical manifestations that may be related to scleroderma are clustered into a syndrome called "CREST." What does the "R" in CREST stand for?
A) Raynaud's phenomenon B) Reye's syndrome C) Rhinitis D) Renal failure
The nurse is caring for a patient who has been on total parenteral nutrition (TPN) for 48 hours. The nurse demonstrates the most effective nursing care by:
a. checking the patient's blood glucose level according to facility protocol. b. speeding up the solution if the prescribed intake falls behind. c. informing the patient that TPN can only be administered via a central line for 1 week. d. monitoring the peripheral IV site of TPN infusion for signs of infiltration at least every 8 hours.
A community health nurse is applying the Ethical Principles for Effective Advocacy. Which of the following best describes the action(s) of the nurse? (Select all that apply.)
a. Act in the health care provider's best in-terest b. Keep the client (group, community) properly informed c. Maintain client confidentiality d. Carry out instructions with diligence and competence e. Provide advice to all members of the community
The student nurse has studied that the small isolated movements of Pilates exercises may:
A) Be helpful for muscle rigidity in clients with Parkinson's disease. B) Cure clients from brain attacks. C) Be a waste of time. D) Improve the functional movements with Huntington's disease clients.