A nurse working in the emergency department is admitting a p…
A nurse working in the emergency department is admitting a patient who is experiencing a prolonged seizure for 14 minutes before arrival. Which of the following is the nurse’s priority intervention for the patient experiencing status epilepticus?
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A 17-year-old female presents to a primary care clinic with her mother. Her BMI is 31 kg/m². She appears anxious and avoids eye contact. On exam, she has dry skin, lanugo on her arms, and reports recent episodes of dizziness. Lab results reveal hypokalemia and mild metabolic alkalosis. When asked about eating habits, the patient states, “I try to eat healthy but sometimes I mess up and just get rid of it.” As the nurse assesses, which of the following is the priority action?
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The nursing student is getting the opportunity to observe a total hip arthroplasty being performed in the operating room. The nursing student should recognize which member of the intraoperative nursing team as being considered sterile?
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