NURS 6229

A. Perform postural drainage and chest physiotherapy every 4 hours Airway clearance techniques are critical for patients with cystic fibrosis and should take priority over the other activities. Although allowing more independent decision making is important for adolescents, the physiologic need for improved respiratory function takes precedence at this time. A private room may be desirable for the patient but is not necessary. With increased shortness of breath, it will be more important that...

First line therapy for preschoolers with ADHD - Answer Behavioral therapy Second line therapy for preschoolers with ADHD - Answer Methylphenidate 2.5 mg twice a day; Discontinue trial after 6 months to reassess underlying psychopathology Titration stage - Answer Determines optimal dose and frequency of medication; followed by maintenance stage First line treatment for adolescents with ADHD - Answer Stimulants- Methylphenidate & amphetamines (long acting); potential for abus...

Historically nursing involved ... - Answer no previous academic experienced needed, on-site training, more focused on keeping the patient alive than focus on preventative health. Scope was not well defined. Contemporary nursing involves ... - Answer research-based, advanced training and education required, scope is broad but defined. Associate Degree in nursing is ... - Answer 1-2 yr program, prepares students for NCLEX w/ more emphasis on nursing practice. Diploma Program in n...

Objective - Answer What the nurse experiences and observes; should be charted in short sentences Subjective - Answer What the patient states; should be charted exactly as the patient says it Comprehensive - Answer the whole body assessment; only to be performed in non emergency situations;establishes a baseline and should be done at the beginning of the shift Focused interview - Answer one part of the body assessment; should be performed in emergency situations; performed se...

1. You are preparing a presentation for your classmates regarding the clinical care coordination conference for a patient with terminal cancer. As part of the preparation, you have your classmates read the Nursing Code of Ethics for Professional Registered Nurses. Your instructor asks the class why this document is important. Which statement best describes this code? 1. Improves self-health care 2. Protects the patient's confidentiality 3. Ensures identical care to all patients 4. Defines...