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The nurse is working in the emergency room when a client arrives with severe burns of the left arm hands face and neck. Which action should receive priority? |
A. Starting and I.V. B. Applying oxygen C. Obtaining blood gases D. Medicating the client for pain |
B. The client with burns to the neck needs airway assessment and supplemental oxygen so applying oxygen is the priority then start I.V. and medicate for pain |
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The nurse is visiting a home health client with osteoporosis. The client has a new prescription for alendronate (fosamax). Which instructions should be given to the client? |
A. Rest in bed after taking the medicine for at least 30 minutes B. Avoid rapid movement after taking the medication C. Take the medication with water only D. Allow at least one hour between taking the medicine and taking other medications |
C. Fosamax should be taken with water only the client should also remain upright for at least 30 minutes after taking the medication |
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The nurse is making initial rounds on a client with a C5 fracture and crutchfield tongs. Which equipment should be kept at the bedside? |
A. A pair of forceps B. A torque wrench C. A pair of wire cutters D. A screwdriver |
B. And torque wrench is kept at the bedside to tighten and loosen the screws of the Crutchfield tongs this wrench controls the amount of pressure that is placed on the screws |
