NURS 101 (NURS101)

1. A nurse is preparing to administer thrombolytic therapy to a client who had an ischemic stroke. Which of the following is an appropriate nursing action? a. Start the therapy within 8 hr b. Insert an indwelling urinary catheter after therapy begins c. Monitor blood pressure every 30 min during the infusion d. Elevate the head of bed between 25 and 30 2. A nurse is teaching a client about the use of an incentive spirometer. Which of the following instructions should the nurse inclu...

1. A nurse tells the unit manager, “I am tired of all the changes on the unit. If things don’t get better, I’m going to quit.” Which of the following responses by the unit manager is appropriate? o “You should file a written complaint with hospital administration.” o “Just stick with it a little longer. Things will get better soon.” o “So you are upset about all the changes on the unit?” o “I think you have a right to be upset. I am tired of the changes, too.” 2. A...

1. A nurse is assessing a client who had a recent stroke. Which of the following findings should indicate to the nurse the need for referral to an occupational therapist? a. Facial drooping b. Receptive aphasia c. Unilateral neglect d. Memory loss 2. A charge nurse in the newborn nursery is delegating tasks to an assistive personnel (AP). Which of the following is an appropriate task for the AP? a. Show a new mother how to change the newborn’s diaper b. Inspect the skin of a newborn w...