The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Who Has an Order

question 13

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a patient who has an order for Osmitrol (mannitol) 1 g/kg to be infused over an hour. Which of the following actions should the nurse take prior to administering the medication?

• A) Assess deep tendon reflexes.
• B) Determine the blood pressure.
• C) Evaluate level of consciousness.
• D) Listen to bowel sounds.

Analyze how culture affects personal identity and social interactions, particularly concerning marginalized groups.

Assess the impact of cultural practices and symbols on individual and collective behavior.

Understand the concepts of cultural diversity, ethnocentrism, and the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis.

Understand the contributions of key figures to mental health reform, including Dorothea Dix and William Tuke.

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Definitions:

Spinal Cord

A cylindrical bundle of nerve fibers and associated tissue that is enclosed in the spine and connects nearly all parts of the body to the brain.

Posture

The way in which one holds their body when standing or sitting, important for muscle health and overall physical well-being.

Qi

In traditional Chinese medicine, the vital life force or energy that flows through the body, believed to be essential for maintaining health and vitality.