A nurse is caring for a client who is intubated and has an intra-aortic balloon pump. The client is restless and agitated. What action should the nurse perform first for comfort?
a. Allow family members to remain at the bedside.
b. Ask the family if the client would like a fan in the room.
c. Keep the television tuned to the client's favorite channel.
d. Speak loudly to the client in case of hearing problems.
Question 2
A nurse is caring for four clients. Which client should the nurse assess first?
a. Client with an acute myocardial infarction, pulse 102 beats/min
b. Client who is 1 hour post angioplasty, has tongue swelling and anxiety
c. Client who is post coronary artery bypass, chest tube drained 100 mL/hr
d. Client who is post coronary artery bypass, potassium 4.2 mEq/L
In the communication technique of collaborating, the nurse sends the message that the nurse and pati
To increase pressure using body weight, lean on your client.
Women can express breast milk using a breast pump
Testing the Achilles tendon reflex with client in a supine position
Client’s view with visual field loss
Intraaortic balloon pump. The balloon deflates during systole, so cardiac output is unimpeded.