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Regular oral hygiene is an essential intervention for the client who has had a stroke.Which of the following nursing measures is inappropriate when providing oral hygiene? A: Placing client on back with small pillow under the head B: Keeping portable suctioning equipment at the bedside C: Opening the client's mouth with a padded tongue blade D: Cleaning the clients mouth and teeth with toothbrush A 78 year old client is admitted to the ED with numbness and weakness of the left arm and...

Recent research on the RAISE approach to the treatment of schizophrenia incorporates which of the following elements as important to improving outcomes? (Select all that apply.) a. Early intervention at the first episode of psychosis b. Support for employment or educational pursuits c. Rapid high-dose loading with antipsychotic medication d. Court-ordered sanctions for treatment e. Recovery-focused psychotherapy Which of the following is the primary goal in working with an actively psyc...

A client is brought to the emergency department in an unresponsive state, and a diagnosis of hyperglycemic hyperosmolar state (HHS) is made. The nurse would immediately prepare to initiate which anticipated health care provider's prescription? 1. Endotracheal intubation 2. 100 units of NPH insulin 3. Intravenous infusion of normal saline 4. Intravenous infusion of sodium bicarbonate

A client who delivered by cesarean section 24 hours ago is using a patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) pump for pain control. Her oral intake has been ice chips only since surgery. She is now complaining of nausea and bloating, and states that because she had nothing to eat, she is too weak to breastfeed her infant.Which C. Rationale: Impaired bowel motility caused by surgical anesnursing diagnosis has the highest priority? A. Altered nutrition, less than body requirements for lactation B. ...

the oncoming nurse is receiving report on 4 clients. which should be the priority assessment A.) client who has a carotid endarterectomy that day with a blood A.) client who has a carotid endarterectomy that day with a blood pressure of 160/88 mm Hg pressure of 160/88 mm Hg B.) client who is 1 day post bowel resection with absent bowel sounds C.) client with a pulse of 109/min who has history of atrial fibrillation D.) client with pancreatitis whose total parenteral nutrition is almost fi...

A patient with hypothyroidism is prescribed levothyroxine.Which statement by the patient indicates a need for further teaching? A. "I will take this medication every morning on an empty stomach." B."If I feel better, I can stop taking this medication." C."I should have my thyroid levels checked regularly." D."This medication may take a few weeks to show improvement." Correct Answer: B Rationale: Levothyroxine is a lifelong therapy for hypothyroidism. Stopping the...

A nurse is caring for a client with hyperparathyroidism and notes Rationale: that the client's serum calcium level is 13 mg/dL.Which medication The normal serum calcium level is 8.6 to 10.0 mg/dL.This client should the nurse prepare to administer as prescribed to the client? is experiencing hypercalcemia. Calcium gluconate and calcium 1. Calcium chloride 2. Calcium gluconate 3. Calcitonin (Miacalcin) 4. Large doses of vitamin D Oral iron supplements are prescribed for a 6-year-old chil...

1) A RN is caring for a client with hyperparathyroidism and notes that the client's serum calcium level is 13 mg/dL. Which meds should the RN prepare to administer as prescribed to the client? 1. Calcium chloride 2. Calcium gluconate 3. Calcitonin Miacalcin 4. Large doses of vitamin D 2.) Oral iron supplements are prescribed for a 6-year-old child with iron deficiency anemia. The nurse instructs the mother to administer the iron with which best food item? 1. Milk 2. Water 3. Apple...

Which teaching by the nurse during the preoperative period best informs the patient regarding the primary purpose of an incentive Proper use entails holding the breath 3 to 5 seconds at a time, spirometer? The nurse interviews a patient scheduled to undergo general anesthesia for a hernia repair. Which information is most important to communicate to the surgeon and anesthesiologist before surgery? a. The patient drinks 3 or 4 cups of coffee every morning before going to work. setting dai...

2. A 30-year-old male from Haiti is brought to the emergency department in sickle cell crisis.What is the best position for this client? Side-lying with knees flexed Knee-chest High Fowler's with knees flexed Semi-Fowler's with legs extended on the bed Semi-Fowler's with legs extended on the bed 3. A 25-year-old male is admitted in sickle cell crisis. Which of the following interventions would be of highest priority for this client? Taking hourly blood pressures with mechanica...