When the Charge Nurse Is Evaluating the Skills of a New

question 11

Multiple Choice

When the charge nurse is evaluating the skills of a new RN, which action by the new RN indicates a need for more education in the care of patients with shock?

• A) Placing the pulse oximeter on the ear for a patient with septic shock
• B) Keeping the head of the bed flat for a patient with hypovolemic shock
• C) Decreasing the room temperature to 68° F for a patient with neurogenic shock
• D) Increasing the nitroprusside (Nipride) infusion rate for a patient with a high SVR

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