A pathogen is any microorganism that can cause disease
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
True
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A toddler is being discharged from the hospital after being monitored for 24 hours due to a possible ingestion of household cleaner. What priority instruction should be provided to the parents before discharge?
A) The parents should be informed that if the toddler is brought to the hospital again, child protective services will be called. B) Inform the parents that they were negligent in the care of their child and need to lock up the household cleaners. C) Educate the parents on methods to child-proof the home so that the child will not have access to various harmful materials. D) Tell the parents not to worry; many parents bring their children in for similar problems.
The best nursing intervention for restlessness in a patient with a head injury is
a. sedation with an available narcotic. b. restraints to prevent injury. c. assessing for pain or distended bladder. d. encouraging verbalization of the problem.
The nurse observes a withdrawn schizophrenic. The patient is sitting alone and moving her lips as if she is talking, but there is no audible sound. The nurse speaks to the patient by name, but the patient does not seem to hear
What should the nurse do first? a. Hug the patient's shoulders, refer to the patient by name, and ask if she's praying. b. Document the patient's nonresponsiveness and continued detached behavior. c. Sit down in the chair next to the patient, touch her arm, and speak softly. d. Touch the patient's shoulder and then join another group of patients.
A nurse is assessing a client. Which of the following signs and symptoms would indicate that the client is in cardiogenic shock? Select all that apply.
a. Hypertension b. Postural hypotension c. Increased pulse rate d. Bounding pulse e. Decreased cardiac output