1. The single mother of a child with a head injury is sitting at…
Question Answered step-by-step 1. The single mother of a child with a head injury is sitting at… 1. The single mother of a child with a head injury is sitting at the child’s bedside crying when the practical nurse ( PN ) enters the room .The mother states,” Why did this happen to my child? I just can’t cope with this How should the PN respond A Ask her to share how occurred to her child B. Express that the present situation must be overwhelmingC. Determine if someone else can help her cope with this tragedy 4. Recommend that she remain calm and positive for her child 2. While the practical nurse (PN) is removing a client’s nasogastric tube , the begins to gag Which action should the PN take A.Encourage the client to swallow continuously .B. Turn the wall unit on to intermittent suctionC.Gently irrigate the tube with sterile saline D.Continue to remove the nasogastric tube3. A client with a compound fracture of the left ankle is being discharged with a below the knee cast. Which instruction should the practical nurse(PN) provide to the client prior to discharge? A.Never scratch under the castb. Keep the left leg in a dependent position c. Apply a cold pack to any “hot” spots the cast D.Expect some increase in pain4. A male with acute kidney injury( AKI) is scheduled for his first hemodialysis treatment and asks the practical nurse (PN) how the treatment will be evaluated for effectiveness. The PN explains that blood samples will be collected for analysis Which laboratory value should the PN explain as the best indicator of each hemodialysis ? A. Decreased calciumB Decreased creatinineC. Elevated potassiumD. Lowered hemoglobin 5.A client with a 20 year history of tobacco use is admitted with shortness of breath and difficulty swallowing What additional finding should the practical nurse (PN)report to the healthcare provider ?A Mouth ulcersB Nasal drainageC. Hoarse voice D Leathery skin6. During a clinic visit a mother the practical nurse( PN)that she keeps her 2 year old child in a playpen so he will get not get dirty. Which rational should the PN use I responding to this parent responding to this parent ?A. Children need to actively explore environmentB.Playpens provides a safe environment for a toddlerC. Playpens provide a sense of secunty for the child D. Over concern about appearance can be harmful. Health Science Science Nursing Share QuestionEmailCopy link Comments (0)
