What are the primary nursing considerations when assisting with or conducting a physical assessment of the genitalia?
A) ensuring sterility of all equipment and supplies
B) respecting the patient's privacy and modesty
C) providing a means for cleansing the area
D) leaving the room during the assessment
B
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A nurse assesses a client who is recovering from a radical nephrectomy for renal cell carcinoma. The nurse notes that the client's blood pressure has decreased from 134/90 to 100/56 mm Hg and urine output is 20 mL for this past hour
Which action should the nurse take? a. Position the client to lay on the surgical incision. b. Measure the specific gravity of the client's urine. c. Administer intravenous pain medications. d. Assess the rate and quality of the client's pulse.
A nurse needs to administer a prescribed dose of a narcotic medication to a client with acute neck pain. Which of the following precautions should be taken in the storage of narcotic medications?
A) In a double-locked drawer B) In a single container C) In a self-contained packet D) In disguised containers
In caring for a client with oligohydramnios, the nurse would be alert to which complication?
a. Preterm delivery caused by contractions from uterine pressure b. Cardiovascular complications due to increased amniotic fluid c. Placenta abruption from uterine overdistention d. Fetal distress due to compression of the umbilical cord
Ordered: Humulin Regular insulin infusion IV at 4 units per hr Available: 50 units Humulin Regular insulin in100 mL of NS How many milliliters per hour should the nurse set on the infusion pump?
a. Estimated flow rate: b. DA equation: c. Evaluation: d. What are the only insulin products that may be administered intravenously?