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[Done] 5. A hurricane is forecast to make landfall in 48 hours, and the staff of the emergency department of an area hospital is advised to prepare for casualties. Which action would the nurse manager who receives the telephone call regarding this warning take first? A. Activate the agency disaster plan. B. Supply the triage rooms with additional equipment. C. Increase the number of nursing staff for the day on which the hurricane is expected. D. Call the hospital maintenance department to secure the building against the storm. 6. A home health nurse has instructed a client about safety measures during the use of an oxygen concentrator in the home. Which statement by the client indicates to the nurse that the client understands the directions? Select all that apply. A. "I need to follow the oxygen prescription exactly." B. "I can use my electric razor while I'm using oxygen." C. "I have to keep the oxygen concentrator out of direct sunlight." D. "I need to keep the oxygen concentrator as close to the wall as possible or put it in a corner." E. "I have to tell everyone that they can't smoke or have an open flame within 10 feet (3 meters) of the oxygen concentrator." 7. A nurse is providing instructions to a nursing assistant who will be caring for a client in hand restraints. How often does the nurse instruct the nursing assistant to release the restraints to permit muscle exercise?

[Done] What is an effect of excessive ventilation?

[Done] If there is mold on cream cheese, you should cut at least one inch around and below the moldy spot, making sure not to touch the mold with the knife. A. True B. False

[Done] 6. A nurse is assisting in developing a bowel-training program for a client after a stroke. Which interventions are appropriate for inclusion in the plan? Select all that apply. A. Providing privacy and time for defecation B. Assisting the client into a sitting position C. Limiting the amount of fiber in the client's diet D. Providing a cool drink before defecation time E. Initiating defecation measures every day at the same time F. Administering a cathartic suppository a half-hour before defecation time 76. The nurse is explaining to a client the process for administering a cleansing enema prescribed for an adult client who will be undergoing bowel surgery tomorrow. The nurse explains that which is the maximal volume of fluid that can be administered? A. 250 mL B. 500 mL C. 750 mL D. 1000 mL

[Done] Which food group would provide the most potassium? a.) dairy b.) grains c.) fruits d.) protein

[Done] True or False? When lifting something that is over your head, you should always have your arms raised above your shoulders.

[Done] 9. A nurse is administering a high cleansing enema. At what level above the client's hips would the nurse place the enema bag? A. 4 inches (10 cm) B. 8 inches (20 cm) C. 10 inches (25.5 cm) D. 18 inches (45.5 cm) 80. The primary healthcare provider (PHCP) prescribes "enemas until clear" for a client. The nurse has administered three enemas to the client, the client is still passing brown stool and fluid. Which action would the nurse take? A. Notify the PHCP. B. Continue administering enemas until the fluid returns clear. C. Administer a glycerin suppository and then administer one more enema. D. Allow the client to rest for 1 hour and then continue with another enema. 81. A nurse is preparing to administer a soapsuds enema to an adult client. After explaining the procedure and positioning the client, the nurse inserts the rectal tube into the client's rectum a maximal distance of how many inches? A. 1½ inches (3.8 cm)

[Done] By following which order of the given set of actions do you think Kiara can calm herself down in such a short time? i. Sensing the panic and despair she is feeling, acknowledging and accepting it as something that is natural in such circumstances. ii. Taking a moment to reflect why such overwhelming emotions are showing up. In her case, she realizes that she doesn't want to miss the deadline because she hates feeling like a failure which in turn damages her sense of self worth. iii. Using an appropriate strategy of stress management that she knows works for her. In her case, a few minutes of deep breathing and constantly telling herself that she has been through worse situations before and can figure out a plan to manage. Select the appropriate option and click Submit. i-ii-iii iii-i-ii ii-i-iii iii-ii-i

[Done] True or False: How you pick up a load is the most critical factor in safe lifting.

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