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Mrs. Layton recommends noting significant changes to treatment protocols on a graph, which would indicate points in time that such changes occurred, including Select one: a. Dates of starting/stopping medication b. Significant medical concerns c. Major changes to treatment intervention d. All of these

9. Which procedure is sometimes used to treat blockages of coronary arteries? A. ECG B. - Echocardiogram C. . Coronary angioplasty D. . Angina

A prescription is written to restrain a confused older adult resident who recently has begun slapping other residents and staff.Which action would the nurse take? Transcribe the prescription as written. Insert the type of restraint to be used. Point out that the prescription is premature. Suggest the alternate use of an anxiolytic.

Which method is the-best for the nurse to use to ensure that rights are respected and preserved for a patient being treated for a mental health disorder? Educating each patient as to their legally protected rights Being knowledgeable of the state laws that regulate patient rights Participating as a member of the patient's multidisciplinary healthcare team Referring all issues of a legal nature to the appropriate facility committee

True or False: Medical terminology is derived from many different ancient languages. True or False True False

The nurse is caring for a patient who suffered an electrical conduction injury while working on power lines. Which clinical finding would prompt the nurse to notify the HCP immediately? Exit wound larger than entrance wound Hematuria Pain Glucosuria

Las lesiones que se identifican a traves del electrocardiograma son. a. Arritmias b. isquemia c. Necorsis d. Hipotensión

A client who experienced an intracranial hemorrhage is receiving cisatracurium to induce a pharmacological state of paralysis. Which intervention should the nurse implement during the therapeutic paralysis? Administer a sedating medication. Monitor the client for seizures. Titrate the drug dose to prevent addiction. Check the client's gag reflex every 2 hours.

A client who has experienced trauma is admitted to the intensive care unit.The nurse's initial assessment includes a Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score of 3, pupils fixed and dilated with an absence of corneal reflex , blood pressure of 80/30 mmHg, and core temperature of 95.7^circ F(35.4^circ C) . The client's spouse asks the nurse when the client will wake up . How should the nurse respond? "Your spouse's condition indicates irreversible damage." "Let me contact the healthcare provider to answer your questions." "Each person is different and we need to wait and see what happens." "I need to initiate the volume expanders and warming blanket to stimulate a response."

The nurse reports findings to the healthcare provider for a client who was admitted to the intensive care unit today with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).When the nurse completes the report using the Situation , Background, Assessment Recommendation (SBAR) format,which statement best supports the nurse's reason for calling the healthcare provider? Prescription for an additional respiratory treatment. Admission today with difficulty breathing. History of COPD. Presence of expiratory wheezes in the lower lobes.