Asked by Mattie Johnson on May 12, 2024
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A new registered nurse working for a busy unit of an acute care teaching hospital begins the shift with four patients.Which patient should the nurse attend to first?
A) Patient who needs assistance in ambulating the hall
B) Patient whose blood pressure suddenly drops and who passes out (faints)
C) Recovering stable surgical patient whose family has just arrived
D) Recovering patient who is resting quietly watching television
Blood Pressure
The force exerted by circulating blood on the walls of blood vessels, measured using two numbers.
Faints
Sudden, temporary losses of consciousness caused by insufficient blood flow to the brain, often referred to as syncope.
Acute Care Teaching Hospital
A hospital that not only provides immediate medical treatment but also participates in educating medical professionals.
- Learn and enact critical thinking strategies within the scope of nursing practice.
- Utilize clinical judgement and decision-making skills within nursing practice.
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Learning Objectives
- Learn and enact critical thinking strategies within the scope of nursing practice.
- Utilize clinical judgement and decision-making skills within nursing practice.
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