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A nurse is caring for a client who has terminal pancreatic cancer. The client is competent and
has requested no resuscitative measures be taken in the event of respirat
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RED CROSS LIFEGUARDING ONLINE
ANSWERS. Graded A+
A nurse is caring for a client who has terminal pancreatic cancer. The client is competent and
has requested no resuscitative measures be taken in the event of respiratory or cardiac arrest.
Which of the following is necessary to legally change the client's code status to do-notresuscitate (DNR)? - CORRECT Ans-A written prescription from the provider
A DNR is typically instituted at the request of a client or family member and should be a written
order instead of a verbal prescription. Until a DNR prescription exists. every attempts to revive
the client should be made in the event of respiratory or cardiac arrest. A written prescription
from the provider is necessary to legally change the client's code status to a DNR
A nurse is caring for a toddler who has acute otitis media and is prescribed benzocaine
(Americaine) ear drops for pain relief. Which of the following actions by the nurse is appropriate
when administering the ear drops? - CORRECT Ans-Warm refrigerated drops to room
temperature prior to instillation.
Because of the anatomy of internal ear structures, it is important to remember that the ear is
sensitive to extremes in temp. Ear drops should be warmed to room temp prior to instillation to
reduce the risk of painful stimuliA nurse is caring for a client who has a new colostomy. The client is being discharged and plans
to live with her daughter. Which of the following responses by the nurse is appropriate when
the daughter states that she doesn't know how she is going to care for her mother's colostomy?
- CORRECT Ans-"What part of your mother's care concerns you?"
A nurse is caring for a client who is diagnosed with bipolar disorder and is taking lithium
(Lithane). Which of the following serum lithium levels indicates the client's dosage is appropriate
for maintenance therapy? - CORRECT Ans-0.75 mEq/L
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