A patient is cleaning the garage and splashes a chemical in his eyes. The initial priority after the chemical burn is to
a. transport to a physician immediately.
b. cover the eyes with a sterile gauze.
c. irrigate with H2O for 15 minutes or longer.
d. irrigate with normal saline solution for 1 to 5 minutes.
C
Burns are medically treated with a prolonged, 15- to 20-minute or longer tap-water flush immediately after burn exposure.
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a. consumers need to understand has no governmental support. b. improvements are dependent on developing operational definitions. c. low literacy and low health literacy are interchangeable terms. d. interest in effective patient education is unique to the United States.
A 16-year-old client is seen at the clinic for her monthly prenatal visit. During the visit, the nurse is concerned that she has not been gaining weight. The nurse asks about her daily diet, and also asks about any drug use or alcohol consumption
Initially, the client denied any drug or alcohol use. During the interaction, the nurse explained that drinking during pregnancy can lead to serious problems. Finally the client admits to drinking "a few beers" at parties, but says that her friends said it would not hurt. Appropriate responses by the nurse would be: (Select all that apply.) 1. Alcohol use during pregnancy is toxic to the fetus and can affect normal development. 2. No amount of alcohol has been proven safe to consume during pregnancy. 3. An occasional beer may be safe, but why take a chance with your baby's health? 4. Alcohol can prevent the absorption of nutrients that are important for fetal development. 5. This just shows what kind of a mother you will be.
Which is used to treat the most common cause of impairment to an older person's hearing?
a. Hearing aids b. Cochlear implants c. Ear canal irrigation d. Sign language
A patient asks what a transesophageal echocardiogram (TEE) is and what it is expected to do? What is the best explanation by the nurse?
a. Measures conductivity b. Records the force of contraction c. Evaluates the efficiency of the valves d. Checks the volume of the preload