The nurse is assigned to a patient in the Emergency Department who exhibits paradoxical chest movement. What intervention by the nurse can help improve oxygenation in this patient?
A) Elevate the head of the bed 30 degrees.
B) Splint the chest with 3-inch surgical tape.
C) Turn the patient with the injured side down.
D) Place the patient in the prone position.
C
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The nurse is aware that the weight loss experienced by type 1 diabetics is attributed to: (Select all that apply.)
a. loss of body fluid. b. insulin intolerance. c. metabolization of body fats. d. stress of disease. e. altered diet.
The nurse is assessing the following laboratory results of a client before discharge
Which instruction does the nurse include in this client's discharge teaching plan? Test Result Hemoglobin 15 g/dL Hematocrit 45% White blood cell (WBC) count 2000/mm3 Platelet count 250,000/mm3 a. "Avoid contact sports." b. "Do not take any aspirin." c. "Eat a diet high in iron." d. "Perform good hand hygiene."
An adolescent client diagnosed with a psychosis is having difficulty maintaining friendships at school. Which behavior does the nurse suspect is the cause of the client's difficulty with peer relationships?
1. Laughing inappropriately at sad events 2. Tremors and contraction of the extremities, drooling, and eyes rolling back in the head 3. Tremors, palpitations, diaphoresis, and tachycardia 4. Lack of energy, sleepiness, inability to concentrate, and inability to perform activities of daily living
Which of the following is considered a strength of the nursing profession?
a. Biomedical focus b. Psychosocial focus c. Biopsychosocial focus d. Physical focus