BASIC CARE AND COMFORT NCLEX BUNDLED EXAMS|GUARANTEED SUCCESS

Assisting a pt with a weak side move towards stronger side Active Resistance ROM performed by pt, ROM with resistance. Like exercise bands! Fowler's Positioning Low: 15-30 Fowlers: 45-60 High: 60-90 Semi: 30-45 Trendleburg's Used in shock pt's, the feet are elevated 20...

A 10-year-old boy is admitted to the pediatric unit with a diagnosis of viral meningitis. He is experiencing a severe headache, vomiting, photophobia, drowsiness, and a stiff neck. The nurse can make him more comfortable by a. Providing a large, soft pillow b. Closing the shades and dimming the ...

A client with schizophrenia is mute, can't perform activities of daily living, and stares out the window for hours. What is the nurse's first priority? Assist the client with feeding. During the acute stage of meningitis, a 3-year-old child is restless and irritable. Which intervention wou...

The client with tuberculosis is to be discharged home with nursing follow-up. Which aspect of nursing care will have the highest priority? a) assessing the client's environment for sanitation b) coordinating various agency services c) teaching the client about the disease and its treatment d) o...

why would you not give a client admitted with hypertension and exacerbation of COPD codeine? codeine = cough suppressant *may lead to the accumulation of secretions why is treating a patient with suspected sepsis more important than lowering a BP of 196/98? sepsis can rapidly progress to...

The nurse is educating the parents of a young child with a recent diagnosis of cystic fibrosis. The nurse tells the parents that the child will be at risk for which vitamin deficiencies? - B12, C, and E - B1 and pantothenic acid - Folic acid and biotin - A, D, and K ____________________________...

A nurse is teaching parents how care for their newborn. Which of the following statements indicates a good understanding of how to use a bulb syringe to suction excess mucous from the infant's airway? "I should suction my baby's mouth before the nose." The parent of a two-year-old child ...

ref#1385 A nurse on a medical-surgical unit is caring for a client in skeletal traction. Which nursing intervention is appropriate for this client? Maintain a supine position at all times. Remove the weights when turning the client. Maintain correct body alignment. Insert an indwelling urinary...

What do you want? Pt. Up and active Questions to consider. How well can they move? Factors affecting mobility. Factors affecting mobility. Joint health. ADL capability. Activity ability. LOC. Etc. Scoliosis tx Lateral Curvature - inc. strength O2 and circulation of blood **...

While completing a nursing assessment, the client states he is 70 years old, has a history of staphylococcus infections, increased intraocular pressure, and blurry vision. The nurse concludes that which item reported by the client is a risk factor for the development of cataracts? 1. History of s...

The hospice nurse is providing end-of-life care to a client who is experiencing anorexia and cachexia. Which interventions are appropriate? 1) Allow patient to refuse food if not feeling hungry 2) Ask if they are having pain or nausea 3) Involve patient in meal planning and food selection 4) Pla...

Strategy: Determine the outcome of each answer. Is it desired? (1) smoking cessation is recommended (2) avoid exposure during initial treatment (3) limited to 24 pieces per day; should chew gum every 1-2 hours (4) CORRECT—acidic beverages decrease buccal absorption of nicotine T...

The nurse should take action when a healthy 3-month-old infant is: being fed formula that isn't mixed according to the manufacturer's instructions. Explanation: Incorrectly mixed formula can cause an infant to develop severe electrolyte and nutrition imbalances. This safety hazard necessita...