A nurse is caring for a 10-year-old girl following joint fluid aspiration. The nurse would expect to perform which of the following immediately after the procedure?
A) Transporting the aspirated fluid to the lab within 30 minutes
B) Encouraging the child to drink fluids postprocedure
C) Applying cold therapy and a pressure dressing to the site
D) Elevating the extremity on a heating pad with several pillows
C
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a. any client at any time. b. any body fluids. c. blood and blood products. d. any client suspected of being HIV positive.
Which statements made by nurses who care for terminally ill patients demonstrate their understanding of the principle of double effect of pain management?
1. "Since my patient's liver is damaged I must double the amount of pain medication administered." 2. "The medication I just gave my patient for pain could hasten his death." 3. "I must be careful that I don't administer enough pain medication to affect my patient's breathing." 4. "Using two classes of pain medications is more effective than using only one class." 5. "Pain medications can have both positive and negative effects."
The nurse is collecting a stool sample from an infant with lactose intolerance. Which fecal pH should the nurse expect as the result?
a. 5.5 b. 7.0 c. 7.5 d. 8
Virtue-based theories of ethics focus on the conduct of leaders rather than who they are as people
a. True b. False