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A nurse is caring for a postsurgical patient who has small tortuous veins and had a difficult IV insertion. The patient is now receiving IV medications on a regular basis. What is the best nursing intervention to minimize the adverse effects of this drug therapy? A) Monitor the patient's bleeding time B) Check the patient's blood glucose levels C) Record baseline vital signs D) Monitor the IV site for redness, swelling, or pain A patient is in the clinic after 6 weeks of taking riluzo...

  1. A nurse is assessing for compartment syndrome in ANSWER;Pain that client who has a short leg cast. Which of the following increas-es with findings should the nurse identify as a manifestation of this condition? Bounding pedal pulse Capillary refill less than 2 seconds Pain that increases with passive movement Areas of warmth on the cast 2. A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a severe form of stage II Lyme disease. Which of the following statements made by th...

Christensen: Adult Health Nursing, 6th Edition Chapter 03: Care of the Patient with an Integumentary Disorder Test Bank MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A patient has generalized macular-papular skin eruptions and complains of severe pruritus from contact dermatitis. When the nurse administers his therapeutic bath, it is important to remember that a. using Burow’s solution helps promote healing. b. rubbing the skin briskly decreases pruritus. c. allowing 20 to 60 minutes to complete the ...

Test Bank Porth Pathophysiology Concepts of Altered Health States 2nd Canadian EditionTable of Contents Chapter 01: Concepts of Health and Disease .......................................................................................................... 2 Chapter 02: Concepts of Altered Health in Children ............................................................................................. 13 Chapter 03: Concepts of Altered Health in Older Adults ............................................

Question 1 1 / 1 pts The nurse is caring for a patient who has recurrent wound infections. The patient’s current infection is not responding to an antibiotic that has been used successfully several times in the past. The nurse understands that this is most likely due to: Correct! acquired bacterial resistance. cross-resistance. inherent bacterial resistance. transferred resistance. Question 2 1 / 1 pts The nurse is preparing to administer the first dose...

complete Test Bank (2024) Lippincott's Q&A Review for NCLEX-RN® | (Lippincott's Review for Nclex-Rn) 1. The nurse is planning care with a Mexican-Americ an client who is diagnosed with depression. The client believes in “mal ojo” (the evil eye), and uses treatment by a root healer. The nurse should do which of the following? 1. Avoid talking to the client about the root healer. 2. Explain to the client that Western medicine has a scientific, not mystical, basis. 3. Explain that such beliefs...

1-Enalapril maleate (Vasotec) is prescribed for a hospitalized client. Which assessment does the nurse perform as a priority before administering the medication? A. Checking the client's blood pressure B. Checking the client's peripheral pulses C. Checking the most recent potassium level D. Checking the client's intake-and-output record for the last 24 hours A. Checking the client's blood pressure Checking the client's blood pressure Enalapril maleate is an angiotensin-convertin...

EPA SECTION 608 CORE (2021-2022 revision) A disposable cylinder should be reduced to what pressure before scrapping? a. 0 psig b. 20 psig c. 50 psig d. 80 psig A major system repair is being performed on a R-22 appliance. What CANNOT be done to recharge the appliance? a. Add R-22 after the repair is complete. b. Retrofit the unit to R-407C. c. Use recovered or recycled R-22 from the same owner. d. Top off the unit with R-410a. A refillable cylinder must not be filled above what ...

Wildland Fire S-190 Exam Prep (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) 100% Correct Questions and Verified Answers| Grade A Q: The part of a containment or control line that is scraped or dug to mineral soil. Answer: Fireline Q: Extinguishing or removing burning material near control lines, felling snags, and trenching logs to prevent rolling after an area has burned, to make a fire safe, or to reduce residual smoke. Answer: Mop-up Q: The status of a wildfire suppression action si...

ATI PN PHARMACOLOGY PROCTORED EXAM 2023 UPDATE QUESTIONS&ANSWERS (75 QUESTIONS)ATI PN PHARMACOLOGY PROCTORED EXAM 2023 UPDATE QUESTIONS&ANSWERS (75 QUESTIONS) 1. After instilling an eye drop that has a systematic effect, the nurse should press on which of the following to prevent absorption into the circulation? a. The bony orbit b. The nasolacrimal duct c. The conjunctival sac d. The outer cantus of the eye 2. A nurse is caring for a client who has just been diagnosed with primar...