The physician has ordered rectal diazepam for a 2-year-old boy with status epilepticus. Which of the following instructions is essential for the nurse to teach the parents?
While caring for a 4-year-old child with a fractured femur i…
While caring for a 4-year-old child with a fractured femur in skeletal traction, the nurse notes that the child is crying with pain and the foot of the affected leg is pale and pulseless. Which of the following nursing actions is a priority?
The nurse is administering NPH insulin at 0800. The nurse wo…
The nurse is administering NPH insulin at 0800. The nurse would expect this insulin to begin acting at which time?
The nurse is caring for a near-term pregnant woman who has n…
The nurse is caring for a near-term pregnant woman who has not taken prenatal vitamins or folic acid supplements. Which congenital defect is most likely to occur based on the mother’s prenatal history?
The nurse suspects an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) …
The nurse suspects an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) is intoxicated. What is the nurse’s first response to the situation?
When working with a client experiencing severe anxiety, whic…
When working with a client experiencing severe anxiety, which nursing interventions would be appropriate? Select all that apply
Which of the following senses is processed without being rel…
Which of the following senses is processed without being relayed to the mid-brain?
Which of the following situations is NOT processed primarily…
Which of the following situations is NOT processed primarily in the limbic system?
Which of the following senses is processed without being rel…
Which of the following senses is processed without being relayed to the mid-brain?
In which cerebral hemisphere of the brain is the ability to…
In which cerebral hemisphere of the brain is the ability to use language usually located?