You are on scene with a 65-year-old female who has end-stage breast cancer. The patient is cyanotic and pulseless. The family provides you with a DNR, and they are crying and hysterical. Which of the following is an appropriate action?
A) Provide rescue breathing.
B) Begin CPR.
C) Comfort the family.
D) Contact the funeral home.
Answer: C) Comfort the family.
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a. "It is important for everyone to arrive on time for our group." b. "Talking to family members about our group will help us achieve our goals." c. "Everyone is expected to share a personal experience at each group meeting." d. "Groups provide more cost-effective treatment in this time of budget constraints."
A student nurse has set up study groups, complete with objectives and goals for each session. This student is practicing which attribute of organization?
A) Service orientation B) Socialization C) Governance D) Specialized education
A nurse practicing in the community is preparing a presentation for a group of nursing students about this practice setting. Which of the following would the nurse include as characteristic of this role?
A) Greater emphasis on direct physical care B) Broader assessment to include the environment C) Increased dependency on physician D) Limited decision making and support
Which of the following are the most common presenting signs of acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL)?
a. blurred vision, dizziness, and changes in behaviors b. bleeding and severe hemorrhaging c. nodules in various locations on the body d. fever, bone pain, pallor, and bruising