A Nurse Working in the Emergency Room Is Preparing for the Admission

question 8

Multiple Choice

A nurse working in the emergency room is preparing for the admission of a 34-year-old patient with a drug overdose. Which of the following equipment and/or orders will the nurse anticipate will be used for this patient?

• A) Telemetry monitoring
• B) Blood transfusion
• C) Activated charcoal
• D) Dialysis machine
• E) Nasogastric tube and 60-mL syringe for lavage
• F) Contrast for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) testing

Acknowledge the role of social groups and developmental stages in influencing hygiene preferences and practices.

Perform proper oral, perineal, and eye care techniques to prevent complications.

Understand the effects of treatment modalities like radiation and chemotherapy on patient hygiene needs.

Identify common scalp conditions and respective treatments.

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Definitions:

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