What is the purpose of the grounding electrode??
A) To capture any heart irregularities
B) To capture any arrhythmias
C) To measure heart muscle activity
D) To reduce electrical interference from outside of the body
D
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Following a myelogram the nurse should include in the postprocedure care assessment for:
a. elevation of blood pressure. b. urine retention. c. sensation in lower extremities. d. slurred speech.
Prior to administering digoxin, what should the nurse do first?
a. Assess the patient's apical heart rate. b. Evaluate the patient's response to the medication. c. Record patient's weight. d. Collect a urine sample.
A mother and father have brought their school-age child to the emergency department with injuries that cause the nurse to suspect child abuse. The nurse wishes to assess further for abuse and neglect. Which of the following should the nurse do?
1) Interview the parents together and the child separately. 2) Have one parent in the room to reassure the child during the interview. 3) Interview the child and each parent separately. 4) Request that a sexual assault nurse examiner interview the family members.
Prior to assessing a client's body temperature, the nurse should remember which of the following?
a. Ear canal temperature is the best method for detecting fever in infants and young children. b. Rectal temperature measurement is contraindicated in clients with cardiovascular disease. c. Pulmonary artery temperature is the most practical method of measuring core temperature. d. Oral temperature is most appropriate for a client who has a nasogastric or feeding tube in place.