Answer to Question 1
ANS: C
Lack of information is a major source of anxiety for family members and should be addressed first. Family members should be prepared for the patient's appearance and the ICU environment before visiting the patient for the first time. ICU visiting should be individualized to each patient and family rather than being dictated by rigid visitation policies. Inviting the family to participate in a multidisciplinary conference is appropriate but should not be the initial action by the nurse.
Answer to Question 2
ANS: B
The information indicates that the patient has a local and systemic infection caused by the catheter, and the catheter should be discontinued. Changing the flush system, giving analgesics, and continued monitoring will not help prevent or treat the infection. Administration of antibiotics is appropriate, but the line should still be discontinued to avoid further complications such as endocarditis.
Use and care of the stethoscope
Patient teaching: hair and scalp assessment
An extended care facility.
ROM exercises on a patient’s wrist: ulnar deviation.
Should society strive to achieve equality in the family?
Areas of sclerosis (see arrows) in the white matter of a patient with MS.