What does intubation mean?
In this case, intubation means the insertion of a tube through the nose or mouth into the larynx, through the glottis, and into the trachea for air to be forced in and for the purpose of assuring patency of the upper airway.
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A) asking family to administer the medications to the client B) placing the client in a personal care home C) consulting the physician to alter the drug list prescribed D) getting the client a weekly pill box and developing a written medication schedule
The nurse is caring for a preschool child who is receiving palliative care for end-stage cancer. Which of the following would be the focus of age-appropriate interventions for this child?
A) Providing unconditional love and trust B) Providing a familiar and consistent routine C) Teaching the child that death is not punishment D) Providing specific, honest details of death
A client comes to the clinic, and is found to have an STD (sexually transmitted disease). The client says to the nurse, "Promise you won't tell anyone about my condition
" The nurse, according to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996, must do which of the following? A) Honor the client's wishes. B) Communicate only necessary information. C) Respect the client's privacy and confidentiality. D) Not disclose any information to anyone.
When a preterm infant is receiving gavage feedings, the nurse should:
a. Assess for gastric residual before each feeding. b. Discard gastric residual to prevent overdistention of the stomach. c. Decrease the feedings if the infant gains more than 10 g/day. d. Place the infant on the left side after feeding to prevent aspiration.