A nurse is caring for a toddler who has rhinitis, cough, and diarrhea for 2 days. Upon assessment, it is noted that the tympanic membrane has an orange discoloration and decreased movement. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
A. "Your child has an ear infection that requires antibiotics"
B. "Your child could experience transient hearing loss"
C. "Your child will need to be on a decongestant until this clears"
D. "Your child will need to have a myringotomy"
B. "Your child could experience transient hearing loss"
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What should the nurse practitioner do that can assist the patient in being more compliant with the prescribed treatment regimen? A) Provide instructions in writing. B) Provide the instructions in large type. C) Give the treatment instructions to a member of her family. D) Give the treatment instructions to the woman's husband.
A young woman rolled her wheelchair up the ramp into the clinic to the desk where the intake nurse greeted her. Which of the following should be the nurse's first response?
a. "How can I help you?" b. "Who came with you today?" c. Compliment her on her skill with the wheelchair d. Sit so the nurse is on eye level with the young woman
Which type of data includes a patient's chief complaint, history of present illness, and past health history?
A. demographic B. adjective C. subjective D. objective
The physician decides to administer propofol (Diprivan) and intubate A.A. to support his
airway. What is propofol, and why is it being administered to A.A.? What will be an ideal response?