A nurse is working with a patient who is near death and experiencing delirium. Which of the following would be an appropriate course of action for this nurse to take in caring for this patient? Select all that apply
A) Instruct the patient in pursed-lip breathing.
B) Provide oxygen support for the patient.
C) Arrange supportive psychotherapy.
D) Give the patient benzodiazepines.
E) Give the patient neuroleptics.
D, E
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The nurse will instruct her to A) double her evening dose. B) skip the evening dose and start back in the morning. C) forget about the morning dose and take the evening dose. D) take the morning dose now and the evening dose at the regular time.
A nurse implements a health promotion education programs for physically compromised adults. What is the most important reason to provide programming for this population?
a. Health promotion interventions are similar among those with disabilities. b. Establishment of health-promoting behaviors is difficult. c. Information and counseling is needed to prevent other health problems. d. Community resources can be accessed through these presentations.
The nurse is reviewing the contents of blood plasma prior to participating in a seminar for nursing students. What should the nurse include as proteins in the plasma? (Select all that apply.)
a. Iron b. Albumin c. Globulin d. Fibrinogen e. Electrolytes f. Hemoglobin
An 11-month-old hospitalized boy is restrained because he is receiving intravenous (IV) fluids. His grandmother has come to stay with him for the afternoon and asks the nurse if the restraints can be removed. What nurse's response is best?
a. "Restraints need to be kept on all the time." b. "That is fine as long as you are with him." c. "That is fine if we have his parents' consent." d. "The restraints can be off only when the nursing staff is present."