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The nurse notices clear nasal drainage in a patient newly admitted with facial trauma, including a nasal fracture. The nurse should: A. test the drainage for the presence of glucose. B. suction the nose to maintain airway clearance. C. document the findings and continue monitoring. D. apply a drip pad and reassure the patient this is normal. - A. test the drainage for the presence of glucose. Clear nasal drainage suggests leakage of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). The drainage should be tested...

HESI A2 READING COMPREHENSION V1&2 PRACTICE QUESTIONS & ANSWERS 2024

The nurse teaches sterile technique to a family member of a client who is to be discharged with a large abdominal wound that requires a dressing change twice a day. The nurse concludes that further teaching is needed when the family member performs what action during a return demonstration? 1 Sets the sterile field on the client's linens at the foot of the bed 2 Touches the outer inch of the sterile field when placing it on a flat surface 3 Checks expiration dates on the sterile package...

A primigravida arrives at the observation unit of the maternity unit because thinks is in labor. The nurse applies the external fetal heart monitor and determines that the fetal heart rate is 140 beats/minute and the contractions are occurring irregularly every 10 to 15 minutes. What assessment finding confirms to the nurse that the client is not labor at this time? - Contractions decrease with walking. A primipara has delivered a stillborn fetus at 30 weeks gestation. To asses the parents ...