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1. A 20-year-old female client with a noticeable body odor has refused to shower for the last 3 days. She states, "I have been told that it is harmful to bathe during my period." Which action should the nurse take first? A. Accept and document the client's wish to refrain from bathing. B. Offer to give the client a bed bath, avoiding the perineal area. C. Obtain written brochures about menstruation to give to the client. D. Teach the importance of personal hygiene during menstruatio...

1.What is the current recommended dose of intravenous or intraosseous epinephrine in adult patients with cardiac arrest? 10 mg every 10 minutes 1 mg every 3-5 minutes 1 mg every 7 minutes 0.1 mg every 2 minutes 1 mg every 3-5 minutes 2.A patient with a traumatic brain injury (TBI) is MOST likely to suffer from what condition? Diabetes mellitus Cerebral palsy Diabetes Insipidus Myxedema coma Diabetes Insipidus 3.A patient presents after sustaining a roll-over motor vehicle accident. T...

The nurse is caring for a client who just been brought into the emergency department after a myocardial infarction. Which action is the priority for this client? a. Administer pain medications. b. Begin educating the client about what to expect in the cath lab. c. Administer 2-4L oxygen by nasal cannula. d. Obtain an electrocardiogram. - ANSWER-c The nurse is preparing discharge instructions for a client diagnosed with acute coronary syndrome. Which is an expected outcome when ...

ALTERED HORMONAL REGULATION 1. Which hormones can affect metabolism? Select all that apply. tetraiodothyronine (T4) triiodothyronine (T3) thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) 1. Which hormone is most likely to affect fluid and electrolyte homeostasis? Antidiuretic hormone. 2. A client with hyperparathyroidism and hypercalcemia is unable to transfer to the bedside commode independently. Nursing assessment reveals hyporeflexia, muscle weakness, increased thirst, and increased urination. On which nurs...

1. The primary indication for transferring a patient to a higher level trauma center is: 4. Which one of the following statements regarding patients with thoracic spine injuries is TRUE? unavailability of a surgeon or operating room  staff. multiple system injuries, including severe  head injury. resource limitations as determined by the  transferring doctor. resource limitations as determined by the  hospital administration. widened mediastinum on chest x-ray  following blunt tho...

RELIAS ED RN A, EXAM 2022-2024 QUESTIONS AND 100% CORRECT ANSWERS What is the current recommended dose of intravenous or intraosseous epinephrine in adult patients with cardiac arrest? 10 mg every 10 minutes 1 mg every 3-5 minutes 1 mg every 7 minutes 0.1 mg every 2 minutes 1 mg every 3-5 minutes A patient with a traumatic brain injury (TBI) is MOST likely to suffer from what condition? Diabetes mellitus Cerebral palsy Diabetes Insipidus Myxedema coma Diabetes Insipidus A patient presents afte...

A nurse is caring for a client who is dying. The client says, "My mother died in the hospital, but I did not get there before she died." Which of the following statements should the nurse make? A. "We will call your family in time for them to get here." Rationale: The nurse dismisses the client’s concerns and gives false reassurance. B. "I wonder if you are fearful of dying alone." Rationale: The nurse dismisses the client’s concerns and gives false reassurance. C. "I will make ...

A nurse is caring for a client who is dying. The client says, "My mother died in the hospital, but I did not get there before she died." Which of the following statements should the nurse make? A. "We will call your family in time for them to get here." Rationale: The nurse dismisses the client’s concerns and gives false reassurance. B. "I wonder if you are fearful of dying alone." Rationale: The nurse dismisses the client’s concerns and gives false reassurance. C. "I will make ...

An oncology nurse with 15 years of experience, certification in the area of oncology nursing, and a master’s degree is considered to be an expert in her area of practice and works on an oncology unit in a large teaching hospital. Based upon this description, which of the following career roles best describes this nurse’s role, taking into account her 1. qualifications and experience? A) Clinical nurse specialist B) Nurse entrepreneur C) Nurse practitioner D) Nurse educator Ans: A F...

An oncology nurse with 15 years of experience, certification in the area of oncology nursing, and a master’s degree is considered to be an expert in her area of practice and works on an oncology unit in a large teaching hospital. Based upon this description, which of the following career roles best describes this nurse’s role, taking into account her 1. qualifications and experience? A) Clinical nurse specialist B) Nurse entrepreneur C) Nurse practitioner D) Nurse educator Ans: A F...