A mild sunburn is classified as a__________ burn.
38. A patient presents with muscle cramps, numbness and ting…
38. A patient presents with muscle cramps, numbness and tingling of the fingers, and increased irritability. Upon assessment, the nurse notes a positive Chvostek’s sign. Which of the following would be the most appropriate nursing action based on this clinical presentation?
42. The nurse is discontinuing a peripheral IV. Which of…
42. The nurse is discontinuing a peripheral IV. Which of the following is the rationale for visualizing the catheter following removal?
7. While assessing the patient’s IV infusion, the nurse not…
7. While assessing the patient’s IV infusion, the nurse notes that it is infusing more slowly than it should be. What should the nurse do first?
In a child, a vitamin D deficiency results in__________, whe…
In a child, a vitamin D deficiency results in__________, whereas a vitamin A deficiency results in__________.
40. A patient is brought into the ER by a family member. Th…
40. A patient is brought into the ER by a family member. The family states that they were previously Alert and Oriented x 4, but that the patient has become increasingly confused as well as complaining of headaches and “pressure in their head.” As a nurse, what would you want to check for first?
9. The patient is brought to the emergency department after…
9. The patient is brought to the emergency department after a motor vehicle accident and has lost a large volume of blood. The physician provides a verbal order for the nurse to set up the trauma room for a rapid intravenous bolus infusion of an isotonic solution. What is the nurse’s appropriate action?
A mild sunburn is classified as a__________ burn.
A mild sunburn is classified as a__________ burn.
50. When caring for a patient with an intravenous (IV) line,…
50. When caring for a patient with an intravenous (IV) line, which of the following actions should the LPN prioritize to prevent complications at the IV site?
23. A patient is on the unit has D5LR infusing at 150mL/hr…
23. A patient is on the unit has D5LR infusing at 150mL/hr via pump. Which of the following adverse effects will the nurse monitor the patient for related to this type of fluid infusion?