A patient is admitted after suffering multiple traumatic injuries in a motorcycle accident. He has skin lacerations on his face and forearm. X-rays reveal fracture of C-7 and fractured femur. He is alert and oriented. Pupils equal at 5 mm, reactive to light. No sensation in legs and feet. Which of the following would be the lowest priority in providing care for this pt?
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A client who had intracranial surgery is experiencing diabet…
A client who had intracranial surgery is experiencing diabetes insipidus. The nurse plans care knowing that the client is experiencing which problem?
The nurse is caring for a client following a supratentorial…
The nurse is caring for a client following a supratentorial craniotomy in which a large tumor was removed from the left side. Select the position(s) in which the nurse can safely place the client. SELECT ALL THAT APPLY
A nurse is caring for a patient diagnosed with lung cancer w…
A nurse is caring for a patient diagnosed with lung cancer who has a chest tube. The chest tube has continuous bubbling in the water-seal chamber. What does the nurse understand that this indicates?
Heparin 7,500 units SQ, bid is ordered for your client. On h…
Heparin 7,500 units SQ, bid is ordered for your client. On hand is Heparin 10,000 units/mL. How many mL will you give? Do not include ml in your answer. Round to the nearest hundredth.
The nurse will interpret which finding as an early sign of a…
The nurse will interpret which finding as an early sign of a tension pneumothorax in a client with chest trauma?
The client with a laryngectomy is being discharged. The nurs…
The client with a laryngectomy is being discharged. The nurse will determine that the client understands to do which self-care measures? Select all that apply.
You are performing tracheal suctioning of a client. You wil…
You are performing tracheal suctioning of a client. You will interpret that the client is adequately tolerating the procedure if which of the following observations are made?
The nurse is monitoring a client after removal of an endotra…
The nurse is monitoring a client after removal of an endotracheal tube. Which sign experienced by the client will the nurse report immediately to the health care provider?
The mass of the Moon is found to be 7.35 × 1022 kg with a di…
The mass of the Moon is found to be 7.35 × 1022 kg with a diameter of 3.474 × 106 m. Calculate the acceleration due to gravity on the surface of the Moon (units: m/s2)? NOTE: Use correct rounding and significant figures in the answer Enter numerical answer in proper standard notation, not scientific notation Do not enter units with the answer