Question 136
During burn therapy, morphine is primarily administered IV for pain management because this route:
Question 137
A 9-month-old infant is being examined in the general pediatric clinic for a routine well-child checkup. His immunizations are up to date, and his mother reports that he has had no significant illnesses or injuries.
Which of the following signs would lead the nurse to believe that he has had a cerebral injury?
Question 138
A client diagnosed with severe anemia is to receive 2 U of packed red blood cells. Prior to starting the blood transfusion, the nurse must:
Question 139
A client was not using his seat belt when involved in a car accident. He fractured ribs 5, 6, and 7 on the left and developed a left pneumothorax. Assessment findings include:
Question 140
A primigravida is at term. The nurse can recognize the second stage of labor by the client's desire to: