Question 281

A 7-year-old girl has been diagnosed with juvenile arthritis and has been placed on daily aspirin. Which statement made by the parent indicates a need for further teaching?
  • Question 282

    A male client was involved in a motor vehicle accident earlier in the day. The nurse caring for him on evenings notices that on admission to the hospital, he lost a lot of blood and required multiple blood transfusions. The nurse would anticipate which blood product would be ordered when a large blood loss has occurred?
  • Question 283

    Three weeks following discharge, a male client is readmitted to the psychiatric unit for depression. His wife stated that he had threatened to kill himself with a handgun. As the nurse admits him to the unit, he says, "I wish I were dead because I am worthless to everyone; I guess I am just no good." Which response by the nurse is most appropriate at this time?
  • Question 284

    The nurse is caring for a client with pancreatitis. Which of the following IV medications would the nurse expect the physician to prescribe for control of pain in this client?
  • Question 285

    As soon as a child has been diagnosed as "hearing impaired," special education should begin. Which of the following special education tasks is the most difficult for a severely hearing-impaired child?