The nurse would plan to get another nurse to try to obtain a successful venipuncture if the first nurse was not successful in _____ attempt(s).
a. five
b. three
c. two
d. one
c. two
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A patient with degenerative arthritis complains, "For the past month I have been having a lot of trouble sleeping. I cannot seem to fall asleep. When I finally do get to sleep, I wake up over and over during the night."
Which information should the nurse seek initially? a. "What have you done to try to improve your sleep?" b. "What would be a good sleep pattern for you?" c. "How much exercise are you getting?" d. "Do you have pain at night?"
Which nursing statement would best decrease a client's anxiety before an emergency operative procedure?
A) "You will be just fine; the operating room nurses will take good care of you." B) "It is best to take deep breaths and relax before the procedure." C) "Let me explain to you what will happen next." D) "We will keep your family informed of your progress."
Which of the following is the most common cause of pregnancy-related mortality?
A) Hemorrhage B) Embolism C) Hypertension D) Infection
While assessing a patient's pulse, a nurse identifies that the pulse obliterates. This means the pulse
1. Is full and has a bounding quality. 2. Is weak, faint, and not perfusing. 3. Disappears upon palpation. 4. Indicates contractions are perfusing.