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A nurse has received report from the off-going shift that a client is confused and has been identified as a high risk for falls. The nurse shares this information with the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP). Which finding by the nurse requires intervention? 1. UAP has attached a bed alarm to the client's gown and bed 2. UAP has been making hourly rounds on the client 3. UAP has lowered the bed and raised all 4 side rails 4. UAP has placed a fall risk ID bracelet on the clien...

A client undergoing endotracheal intubation received IV sedation and succinylcholine. Shortly after respiratory status has been stabilized, the client becomes flushed, profusely diaphoretic, and has a rigid jaw. Which medication should the nurse prepare to administer? Click the exhibit button for more information. 1. IM epinephrine 2. IV atropine 3. IV dantrolene 4. IV glucagon Explanation: Malignant hyperthermia (MH) is a rare and life-threatening condition precipita...

The structure that carries oxygenated blood to the body from the left ventricle is the: a. aorta. b. pulmonary artery. c. pulmonary vein. d. superior vena cava. ANS: A The aorta carries oxygenated blood from the left ventricle to the body. The pulmonary artery carries deoxygenated blood from the right side of the heart to the lungs. The pulmonary vein carries oxygenated blood from the lungs to the left side of the heart. The superior vena cava carries blood from the upper body to the r...