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negligence - failure to use reasonable/prudent care malpractice - professional negligence malpractice six elements - duty owed patient breach of duty owed foreseeability causation injury damages duty owed patient - follow standards of care breach of duty - fall below standards foreseeability - events cause expected results causation - action/lack of action directly caused harm injury - must be physical, not merely psychological or transient damages - prove damages- ...

The healthcare provider prescribes morphine sulfate 4mg IM STAT. Morphine comes in 8 mg per ml. How many ml should the nurse administer? - 0.5 ml. A hospitalized male client is receiving nasogastric tube feedings via a small-bore tube and a continuous pump infusion. He reports that he had a bad bout of severe coughing a few minutes ago, but feels fine now. What action is best for the nurse to take? - After clearing the tube with 30 ml of air, check the pH of fluid withdrawn from the tube. ...

A mother runs into the emergency department with a toddler in her arms and tells the nurse that her child got into some cleaning products. the child smells of chemicals on the hands, face, and on the front of the child's clothes. after ensuring the airway is patent, what action should the nurse implement first? a. Assess the child for altered sensorium b. Determine type of chemical exposure c. Obtain equipment for gastric lavage d. Call poison control emergency number - b. Determine type of...

A client is reporting chest pain. What statement made by the client helps the nurse to understand the client has a naturalistic belief in the cause of illness? A. "My life is really out of balance." B. "I knew I should have changed my diet." C. "I should have gone to church last week." D. "I forgot to take my medicines last night." - A. "My life is really out of balance." A nurse is working in a healthcare facility that serves a diverse population. What action(s) by the nurse ...

The nurse is providing teaching to a client with type 2 diabetes mellitus about important points for disease and symptom management. Which statement by the client indicates understanding? A Using salt, herbs, and spices will improve the flavor of foods. B Get an eye examination with an ophthalmologist annually. C Arrange diet schedule around three regular meals a day. D Inspect feet every month for ingrown nails, cuts, and calluses. - B Get an eye examination with an ophthalmologist annual...

A male client with bipolar disorder who began taking lithium carbonate five days ago is complaining of excessive thirst, and the RN finds him attempting to drink water from the bathroom sink faucet. Which intervention should the RN implement? A. Report the client's serum lithium level to the HCP. B. Encourage the client to suck on hard candy to relieve the symptoms. C. No action is needed since polydipsia is a common side effect. D. Tell the client that drinking from the faucet is not allow...

An elderly client with a fractured left hip is on strict bedrest. Which nursing measure is essential to the client's nursing care? A. Massage any reddened areas for at least five minutes. B. Encourage active range of motion exercises on extremities. C. Position the client laterally, prone, and dorsally in sequence. D. Gently lift the client when moving into a desired position. - To avoid shearing forces when repositioning, the client should be lifted gently across a surface (D). Reddened...

1. A male client who had a transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) today has a continuous bladder irrigation (CBI). The client requests pain medication for abdominal pain rated at "9" on a scale of 1 to 10. What action should the nurse take first? A. Administer prescribed PRN analgesic medication. B. Position him on the left side and slow the irrigation rate. C. Palpate his abdomen and check his urinary output. D. Assist him to ambulate to help pass flatus. - C. Palpate his abdomen...

Goodell's sign - probable sign no pregnancy softening of cervical tip Ballottement - probable sign of pregnancy rebound of unengaged fetus Chadwick's signn - probable sign of pregnancy violet bluish color of cervix and vaginal mucosa Hegar's sign - probable sign of pregnancy softening and compressibility of lower uterus presumptive signs of pregnancy - changes that make her think that she may be pregnant that may be subjective or objective symptoms. examples of presumptive...

A nurse in a clinic is caring for a group of female clients who are being evaluated for infertility. Which of the following clients should the nurse anticipate the provider will refer to a genetic counselor? A. a client whose sister has alopecia B. a client whose partner has von Willebrand disease C. a client who has an allergy to sulfa D. a client who had rubella 3 months ago - a client whose partner has von Willebrand disease A nurse is caring for a couple who is being evaluated for inf...

nurse is performing assessment on newborn. what should you expect to find - Heart rate 154/min is correct. The expected reference range for a newborn's heart rate is from 110/min to 160/min while awake. Respiratory rate 58/min is correct. The expected reference range for a newborn's respiratory rate is from 30/min to 60/min. Weight 2.6 kg (5 lb 12 oz) is correct. The expected reference range for a newborn's weight is from 2,500 to 4,000 g (5.5 lb to 8.8 lb). nurse caring for client and p...

Pt indicates preterm labor. which of the following are risk factors? -UTI -multifetal pregnancy -oligohydramnios -diabetes mellitus -uterine abnormalities - UTI mulitfetal pregnancy diabetes uterine abnormalities preterm 32 week pt. what medication should be anticipated to hasten fetal lung maturity? - betamethasone pt receiving nifedipine, RN should monitor what manifestation - dizziness pt with prescription for magnesium sulfate. which are contraindications? -fetal distress ...

A nurse is preparing to administer oxytocin to a client who is postpartum. Which of the following findings is an indication for the administration of the medication? (SATA) - Flaccid uterus, Excess vaginal bleeding A nurse is caring for a client who is in labor and whose fetus is in the right occiput posterior position. The client is dilated to 8 cm and reports back pain. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? - Apply sacral counterpressure. A nurse is caring for a newborn w...

The nurse has learned that cultural rituals and practices during pregnancy seem to have one purpose in common. What statement best describes this purpose? A. They provide family unity B. They ward off the evil eye. C. They protect the mother and fetus D. They appease the god of fertility - A. They provide family unity C. They protect the mother and fetus The nurse is caring for a patient who is 8 weeks pregnant and is not happy about being pregnant. What is an appropriate nursing respons...

A nurse is a health clinic is reviewing contraceptive use with a group of clients. Which of the following client statements demonstrates understanding? A. "A water-soluble lubricant should be used with condoms" B. "A diaphragm should be removed 2 hours after intercourse" C. "Oral contraceptives can worsen a case of acne" D. "A contraceptive patch is replaced once a month" - A A nurse is instructing a client who is taking an oral contraceptive about manifestations to report to the ...

a nurse is caring for a pt. who is 42 wks. gestation and in labor. The pt. asks the nurse what should the nurse expect because her baby is post-mature. Which of the following statements should the nurse make? a. your baby will have excess body fat b. your baby will have flat areola w/o breast buds c. your baby heels will easily move to the ears d. your baby's skin will have a leathery appearance ` - D leathery, cracked, wrinkled skin is seen in a NB who is postmature due to placental d...

When is RhoGAM administered? - 28 wks and following delivery Test used to assess for lung maturity, detect congenital abnormalities and diagnose fetal hemolytic dx; RhoGAM is advised after this procedure due to the potential of fetal RBCs entering the maternal blood circulation; possible complication includes pre-term labor and miscarriage therefore report if pt is having any abdominal tightness following procedure; ultrasound should be done prior to procedure to locate a pocket of fluid - Am...

The nurse is coaching a client during labor. When should the nurse encourage the mother to push during the second stage of labor? a. During contractions. b. After the contraction. c. Before the contraction. d. In- between contractions. - a The nurse should be aware that which condition is a contraindication to inducing labor? a. Placenta previa. b. Diabetes mellitus. c. Chorioamnionitis. d. Intrauterine growth restriction. - a The nurse is preparing to adminis...

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...

What is the site for newborn heelstick? - Outer side of the heel, never in the center because of the nerves and blood vessels What blood tests are state mandated for newborns? - Symptoms and interventions for supine hypotension? - Lay on left side Breast milk is a body fluid... - Wear gloves when handling milk or assisting mom to breastfeed What do you do if a newborn is gagging and cyanotic? - Suction with a bulb syringe What condition would you be suspicious of? - The three C'...