Emergency Nursing Interventions

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Which of the following is the most appropriate nursing intervention for a 60-year-old man with chest pain and dyspnea?

  • Administer oxygen as ordered (correct)
  • Monitor and report findings of chest
  • Manage pain with medication as ordered
  • Chest X-ray to identify dislocation of

Which action demonstrates adherence to aseptic technique when preparing a sterile field?

  • Touch the outer 2-inch border of the sterile gloves
  • Place the sterile linen-wrapped package on waist level
  • Hold the bottle lip 1-2 inches above sterile pouring the solution (correct)
  • Open sterile item while holding outside hand then throw object onto sterile field

What is the appropriate nursing advice for a mother complaining of epigastric burning sensation and drug use?

  • Take antacids (correct)
  • Increase fluid intake
  • Chewing gums
  • Avoid spicy foods

What is the client's blood pressure reading?

<p>100/70 mmHg (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the client's heart rate?

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Nursing intervention for chest pain

Administer oxygen as ordered to relieve dyspnea.

Aseptic technique in sterile field

Hold the bottle lip 1-2 inches above while pouring solution.

Advice for epigastric burning

Recommend taking antacids to alleviate discomfort.

Normal blood pressure reading

A blood pressure of 100/70 mmHg is considered within normal limits.

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Bradycardia indication

A heart rate of 32 beats per minute is bradycardia.

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