The patient is admitted to the ICU after having been in a motor vehicle accident. He was intubated in the Emergency Department and needs to receive two units of packed red blood cells.
He is conscious but is indicating that he is in pain by guarding his abdomen. To admit this patient, the nurse first will focus on: a. Examining the patient and treating the pain
b. Orienting the family to the ICU visitation policy
c. Making sure that the consent forms are signed
d. Informing the patient of his HIPAA rights
Question 2
The patient has been admitted to the Emergency Department after being beaten and raped. She is agitated and frightened that her attacker may find her in the hospital and try to kill her. The nurse informs the patient that:
a. She is safe in the hospital, and that she needs to provide her name
b. She can be admitted to the hospital without anyone knowing it
c. Her records will be used as evidence in the trial
d. Since she has come to the hospital, she has to be examined by the doctor
The patient and his family meet with the nurse to discuss progress on the patient care plan.
Patient Teaching
Patient education
Nurse palpating the patient's brachial artery
Position of patient to assess jugular vein distention
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