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If contracted laundry services are provided off site: - correct answerThe use of commercial laundry services is required by the contractor based on Department of Health. For residents with dementia, optimal food choices are best achieved by: - correct answerGood screening, proper nutrition and hydration, and pleasant meal times. Information should be added to an ICP: - correct answerAt a minimum when the resident has a significant change of condition. A resident has the right to partici...

A nurse is caring for a client who experienced a traumatic head injury and has an intraventricular catheter (Ventriculostomy) for ICP monitoring. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following complications related to the ventriculostomy?: a. Headache b. Infection c. Aphasia d. Hypertension - b. Infection Monitor for infection and use strict asepsis to avoid life-threatening meningitis. A nurse is providing education to a client who is to undergo an EEG the next day. Whic...

1) A client admitted to the hospital with a subarachnoid hemorrhage has complaints of severe headache, nuchal rigidity, and projectile vomiting. The nurse knows lumbar puncture (LP) would be contraindicated in this client in which of the following circumstances? 1. Vomiting continues 2. Intracranial pressure (ICP) is increased 3. The client needs mechanical ventilation 4. Blood is anticipated in the cerebralspinal fluid (CSF) 2 Sudden removal of CSF results in pressures lower in the lumba...

1. A A. Dextrose 5% in water Rationale: TPN contains high concentrations of certain nutrients. Infusing dextrose 5% in water could cause rapid shifts in serum levels of some substances. B. 0.9% sodium chloride Rationale: TPN contains high concentrations of certain nutrients. Infusing 0.9% sodium chloride could cause rapid shifts in serum levels of some substances. C. Dextrose 10% in water Rationale: TPN contains high concentrations of dextrose and proteins. To avoid hypoglycemia, t...

Final Exam: NUR172/ NUR 172 (Latest 2023/ 2024) Intravenous Therapy for the Practical Nurse Exam | Questions and Verified Answers| Already Graded A – Hondros Q: Pt with any of the following: ICP, stroke, trauma, burns, or surgery you should avoid which type of IV solution Answer: hypotonic Q: Pt in renal failure or has CHF which IV solution should you avoid Answer: hypertonic Q: D5 1/2, D5NS, D5LR are what type of solution Answer: hypertonic Q: NS, LR, D5W are ...

Which step in the decision-making model is characterized by asking the question, "Are these opinions consistent with applicable professional ethics rules, regulations, and laws?" A. Recognize ethical issues B. Gather critical facts C. Consider the effect on stakeholders D. Consider rules, regulations, and laws D. Consider rules, regulations, and laws Step 7 asks this question. You may determine that the greatest benefit and least amount of harm would likely result if you take a particula...

ATI RN Comprehensive Exam 2019 B with NGN| Verified Questions and Answers with Rationales| Latest Update 1. A nurse is caring for a client who has type 1 diabetes mellitus and reports severe ankle pain after falling off a stepstool at home. Which of the following prescriptions should the nurse clarify with the provider? Obtain capillary blood glucose level every 2 hr. Check the neurovascular status of the client's lower extremities every hour. Apply a cold pack to the client's ankle for ...

22. If somebody has feeding, what position do you put them in: upright position – semi fowlers to high fowlers a. If patient has increased ICP, what position: elevate the HOB to 30 degrees to reduce ICP and promote venous drainage. Avoid extreme flexion or extension of the neck and maintain the client’ head in the midline natural position b. If blood pressure is dropping what position: modified Trendelenburg (supine with legs elevated above the heart) c. Client has emphysema to promote ef...

NUR206 UNIT PEDS EXAM 3 Questions And Answers All Verified Which of the following phrases describes a characteristic of most neonatal seizures? A. Generalized seizure B. Tonic-clonic seizure C. Well-organized seizure D. Subtle and barely discernible seizure - ANS D. Subtle and barely discernible seizure Signs of seizures in newborns are subtle. They include symptoms such as lip smacking, tongue thrusting, eye rolling, and arching of the back. The newborn's central nervous system is not ...