Question 341

A 19-year-old male client arrived via ambulance to the emergency room following a motorcycle accident.
He is comatose. His face has evidence of dried blood. On assessment, the nurse notes an obvious injury to his left eye. The preferred positioning for a client with an obvious eye injury is:
  • Question 342

    When preparing insulin for IV administration, the nurse identifies which kind of insulin to use?
  • Question 343

    A male client had a right below-the-knee amputation 4 days ago. His incision is healing well. He has gotten out of bed several times and sat at the side of the bed. Each time after returning to bed, he has experienced pain as if it were located in his right foot. Which nursing measure indicates the nurse has a thorough understanding of phantom pain and its management?
  • Question 344

    A 74-year-old female client is 3 days postoperative. She has an indwelling catheter and has been progressing well. While the nurse is in the room, the client states, "Oh dear, I feel like I have to urinate again!" Which of the following is the most appropriate initial nursing response?
  • Question 345

    Parents of children receiving chemotherapy should be warned that alopecia is a side effect and that: