The nurse is preparing for placement of a nasogastric tube in a client and will use which type of technique for this procedure?
a. sterile c. medically aseptic
b. clean d. surgically aseptic
B
The placement of a nasogastric tube is performed using the clean technique.
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A patient has been admitted to the orthopedic unit with suspected Paget's disease of the bone. What would you expect the laboratory results to show if the patient has Paget's disease?
A) Altered serum magnesium levels B) Altered serum calcium levels C) Altered serum potassium levels D) Altered serum sodium levels
Indoor air quality is a growing public concern because of the rise in asthma incidence in the United States. If a nurse wanted more information on indoor air quality, which of the following Web sites would be most helpful?
1. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) 2. The American Lung Association 3. "Right to Know" 4. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
During a health assessment, the nurse uses deep palpation to assess a client's
A) Skin turgor B) Finger nodules C) Perspiration D) Liver
Family members may feel guilty for admitting a loved one to the hospital
Indicate whether the statement is true or false