Select the action by the nurse that best helps promote the adaptation of a client in Addisonian crisis
a. Assign the client to a private room.
b. Cover the client with one or two extra blankets to keep him warm.
c. Ambulate the client four times per day to maintain exercise tolerance.
d. Encourage the client to take a shower in-stead of a bed bath.
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nurse she thinks her symptoms began when her energy became imbalanced. When the nurse asks what ideas the client has about ways of treating the imbalance, the nurse should expect the client to suggest a plan for a. eating special foods. b. taking antianxiety medication. c. undergoing cognitive behavior therapy. d. having a native healer perform a ritual.
Recommendations for creating a supportive atmosphere during withdrawal discussions include
a. telling the family when and where the procedure will occur. b. beginning the conversation by inquiring about the emotional state of the family. c. ending the conversation by inquiring about the emotional state of the family. d. recommendations that the family not be present when the procedure occurs.
What is the role of surfactant in pulmonary function?
A. Reduces alveolar surface tension, improving gas exchange B. Increases alveolar surface tension, improving gas exchange C. Dilates pulmonary blood vessels, decreasing pulmonary vascular resistance D. Relaxes bronchial smooth muscle, decreasing pulmonary vascular resistance
An occupational health nurse works in a setting with standardized medication protocols. The protocol that should be questioned by the professional nurse is administering:
a. ibuprofen for menstrual cramps. b. antacids for gastric upset. c. penicillin for signs of infection. d. acetaminophen for a fever.