A 17-year-old female presents to a primary care clinic with…
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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The nurse provides care to a patient who is having a minor elective surgery later in the day. The patient has casts on both hands but is legally competent. Which action does the nurse implement during the informed consent process?
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A 10-year-old child with cystic fibrosis is admitted for a pulmonary exacerbation. The child is receiving chest physiotherapy, nebulized antibiotics, and pancreatic enzymes. The parent asks, “Why does my child have to stay in the room and can’t go to the playroom like other kids?” Which of the following is the best response by the nurse?
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The nurse is caring for a 4-year-old child with congestive heart failure who is experiencing dyspnea and fatigue during feeding. Which nursing intervention is most appropriate to promote comfort and reduce cardiac workload during feedings?
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