A nurse is caring for a 2-day-old neonate who was born at 31 weeks' gestation. The neonate has a diagnosis of respiratory distress syndrome (RDS)
Which of the following medical treatments would the nurse anticipate for this neonate? Select all that apply.
A) Exogenous surfactant
B) Corticosteroids
C) Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP)
D) Bronchodilators
A
Exogenous surfactant
C
Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP)
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Which of the following entries is documented correctly?
a. At 0900 hours, a triple lumen catheter was inserted. b. The catheter is draining appropriately. c. The patient is more comfortable now that the chest tube has been inserted. d. At 0900 hours, Dr. Green inserted a chest tube in the right pleural cavity.
An elderly patient has come to the clinic with his daughter. The patient is a diabetic and is concerned about foot care. The nurse goes over foot care with the patient and his daughter as the nurse realizes that foot care is extremely important
Why would the nurse believe that foot care is so important to this patient? A) An elderly patient with foot ulcers experiences severe foot pain due to diabetic polyneuropathy. B) Avoiding the complications associated with foot ulcers may mean the difference between institutionalization and continued independent living. C) Hypoglycemia is a dangerous situation, and it may lead to unsteadiness and falls. D) Drugs that patients are required to take for their diabetic condition often decrease circulation to the lower extremities.
A nurse is conducting preoperative teaching with a client about the use of incentive spirometer. The nurse should include which piece of information in discussions with the client?
A. Inhale as rapidly as possible. B. Keep a loose seal between the lips and mouth piece. C. After maximum inspiration, hold teh breath for 15 seconds and exhale. D. The best results are achieved when sitting up or with the head of the bed elevated 45-90 degrees.
The nurse is documenting findings after completing data collection with a patient. What term should the nurse use to document a large area of discoloration from hemorrhage under the skin?
a. Pallor b. Rubor c. Petechiae d. Ecchymosis