The nucleus of the cell directs cellular activity
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You are assessing an 86-year-old postoperative patient who has an unexpressive, stoic demeanor
When you enter the room, the patient is curled into the fetal position and your assessment reveals that his vital signs are elevated and he is diaphoretic. You ask the patient what his pain level is on a 0-to-10 scale that you explained to the patient prior to surgery. The patient indicates a pain level of "three or so." You review your pain-management orders and find that all medications are ordered PRN. How would you treat this patient's pain? A) Treat the patient on the basis of objective signs of pain and reassess him frequently. B) Call the physician for new orders because it is apparent that the pain medicine is not working. C) Believe what the patient says, reinforce education, and reassess often. D) Ask the family what they think and treat the patient accordingly.
Shock is a life-threatening condition occurring in a body when oxygen to tissues and cells are inadequate, usually from disrupted blood flow
Shock develops in three stages or events for one reason or another; blood volume decreases, which then causes the heart to fail as a pump, causing blood vessels to dilate peripherally, leading the body to try to compensate. As compensation ensues, shock progresses, and if left uncorrected, organs become damaged and death is ultimate. a. What are the four types of shock and how do they affect the body? b. What are the three categories of distributive shock? c. What are the stages of shock?
Sarah is a 14-year-old girl about to get her HPV vaccine. The nurse working with Sarah knows that, as a nurse, she should:
1. Explain that the vaccine is very important and all of her friends are receiving it. 2. Explain the injection procedure and provide information about the HPV vaccine on her level. 3. Use language such as "pokie" and "owwie" to describe the possible pain of the injection. 4. Allow her to text while the injection is occurring so that Sarah is distracted in order to help reduce the pain of the injection.
A client is unhappy with the health care provided to him. He approaches the nurse and informs her that he is leaving the facility. The client has not been discharged by the physician. The nurse finds that the client has dressed and is ready to go. What would the nurse's action be in this situation?
a. The nurse should warn the client that he cannot come to the hospital again. b. The nurse should get the client restrained and call the physician. c. The nurse should call the nursing supervisor and inform her about the situation. d. The nurse should let the client go because she cannot do anything.