Your patient is a 32-year-old female who is alert but in significant distress, complaining of a migraine. She has a history of migraines, describes a gradual onset of headache this morning, and is now experiencing nausea and intense throbbing pain behind her temples. She is lying on a couch in a dim room and keeps her eyes closed while talking to you in a low voice. HR = 100, BP = 148/100, RR = 12, SaO2 = 99. Which of the following is most appropriate in the prehospital management of this patient?
A) Morphine sulfate, IV in 2 mg increments, up to 10 mg
B) NTG SL, 0.4 mg, up to 3 tablets or a diastolic blood pressure of 80 mmHg
C) A calm, quiet environment and dim lights
D) Lorazepam, 2 mg
Question 2
When decontaminating a patient, it is important that you:
A) wear your uniform to protect you from hazards.
B) contain all wastewater that may be contaminated.
C) spray the patient with a high-volume fire hose.
D) transport all contaminated clothing with the patient.
The nurse needs to note the source of the patient health history
Coronary artery bypass graft (CABG). The grafts are often obtained from the patient’s saphenous vein
Treating the pregnant patient
Empathy draws a more positive response from the patient because it is based on the willingness of th
The reminder card should be completed and handed to the patient after the appointment is scheduled.
ROM exercises on a patient’s wrist: ulnar deviation.