Question 1. A nurse in an emergency department is caring for a client who… 1. A nurse in an emergency department is caring for a client who has received a dose of penicillin and is now anxious, flushing, tachycardic, and having difficulty swallowing. Which of the following actions is the nurse’s priority? A. Take the client’s vital signs.B. Administer oxygen.C. Insert an IV line.D. Monitor the client’s ECG. 2. A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing cerebral edema. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?A. Administer corticosteroids B. Perform multiple activities at one timeC. Place the client in a prone position.D. Assess the client for a positiveTrousseau sign. 3. A nurse is planning care for a client who has an L4 spinal cord injury. Which of the following interventions to prevent skin breakdown should the nurse include in the plan of care? A. Ask the client to shift his weight every 20 min while sitting in a chair.B. Massage reddened areas over bony prominences.C. Maintain the head of the bed at a 45-degree angle.D. Provideahigh-fiberdietfortheclient. 4. A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has otitis media and is 1 hr postoperative following a myringotomy. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?A. “You should not drink through a straw for 2 weeks.”B. “You can wash your hair 3 days after the procedure.”C. “You should blow your nose with your mouth closed.”D. “You should expect excessive ear drainage for about 48 hours.” Health Science Science Nursing NURS 1101 Share QuestionEmailCopy link Comments (0)