A patient in the second stage of labor is becoming increasingly fatigued. Which interventions should the nurse use to help the patient rest? (Select all that apply.)
A) Provide a sedative
B) Support the patient with pillows
C) Apply a cool cloth to the forehead
D) Provide a back rub between contractions
E) Assist the patient into a comfortable position
Ans: B, C, D, E
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A client who collapsed during dinner in a restaurant arrives in the emergency department. The client is going to surgery to repair an abdominal aortic aneurysm. What medication does the nurse prepare to administer as a priority for this client?
a. Hydroxyzine (Atarax) b. Lorazepam (Ativan) c. Metoclopramide (Reglan) d. Morphine sulfate
Which nursing organization established the first certification of psychiatric nursing? _____________________________
Answer:
The nurse lists the signs and symptoms of a general anxiety disorder (GAD), which include: (Select all that apply.)
a. heart rate of over 100 beats/min. b. restlessness. c. urinary retention. d. fatigue. e. muscular tension.
While povidone-iodine is often used for its germicidal effect, the nurse knows:
a. that it exerts its maximum effect when it is dry. b. that it exerts its maximum effect when it remains wet. c. that it is less effective than isopropyl alcohol. d. that it exerts a cumulative effect over time.