What Action Should a Nurse Implement When Caring for a Patient

question 22

Multiple Choice

What action should a nurse implement when caring for a patient diagnosed with a compound fracture?

• A) Limit narcotics for 8 hours after surgery.
• B) Monitor the patient's respirations every hour.
• C) Assess for pulses distal to the injury.
• D) Verify that the patient is not allergic to sulfa.

Understand the concept of competence and its application in social work, including continuous learning about clients' cultures and strengths.

Comprehend the importance of social worker's integrity in practice, including presenting credentials accurately.

Recognize the ethical guidelines in prioritizing choices in the face of ethical dilemmas.

Understand the legal and ethical responsibilities related to confidentiality, including the limitations and requirements in specific situations like child abuse or threats to others.

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Definitions:

Eardrum

A slender membrane dividing the external ear from the middle ear, which oscillates when hit by sound waves.

Oval Window

The membrane-covered opening that leads from the middle ear to the vestibule of the inner ear and is involved in the process of hearing.

Amplitude

In the context of waves, it is the height of the wave, which can determine the intensity or loudness of a sound.

Frequency

The rate at which something occurs or is repeated over a particular period of time or in a given sample.