A patient who is postoperative day 1 following neck dissection surgery has rung his call bell complaining of numb fingers, stiff hands, and a tingling sensation in his lips and around his mouth
The nurse should anticipate that this patient may require the IV administration of:
A) Potassium chloride
B) Calcium gluconate
C) Magnesium sulfate
D) Sodium phosphate
B
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A. Lithium B. Ritalin C. Tofranil D. Buspar
A nurse caring for critically ill patients uses interventions to help patients maintain a sense of self. Which of the following are recommended interventions?
A) Disregard the patient's status. B) Do not use touch out of respect for the patient's privacy. C) Converse with the patient about his or her life experience. D) Do not acknowledge or allow expression of negative feelings.
Servant leadership places followers first and
a. Is a leadership model that incorporates social justice b. Emphasizes adapting to followers' competence and commitment c. Uses adaptive leadership principles d. Shifts authority to the followers
Anthelmintics are prescribed to treat:
A. roundworms B. malaria C. amebiasis D. gram-positive bacteria