What should the nurse do when discontinuing a peripheral intravenous (IV) catheter?

A) Withdraw the catheter quickly.
B) Keep the hub perpendicular to the skin.
C) Apply pressure to the site for 1 minute.
D) Inspect the catheter for intactness after removal.

Which of the following is true?

A) Reduction is a central aspect of critical thinking.
B) Reactive thinking relies on grounds of support for a supposed knowledge and/or belief.
C) Reflective thinking looks at the underlying support for a proposed belief or knowledge.
D) None of the above

It is a busy day on the medical-surgical floor,and the nurse must teach a patient ready for discharge about his medications.How can the nurse most efficiently utilize time and provide this education?

A) Write down instructions so the patient can read them at home.
B) Discuss the information while assisting the patient with his bath.
C) Educate the patient about his medications as each one is given.
D) Follow up with the patient after discharge with a phone call.

What is the primary nursing intervention to prevent bacterial endocarditis?

A) Institute measures to prevent dental procedures.
B) Counsel parents of high-risk children about prophylactic antibiotics.
C) Observe children for complications, such as embolism and heart failure.
D) Encourage restricted mobility in susceptible children.

The nurse is reviewing the nutritional assessment of an 82-year-old widowed patient. Which of these factors will most likely affect the nutritional status of this patient?

A) Increase in taste and smell.
B) Living alone on a fixed income.
C) Change in cardiovascular status.
D) Increase in gastrointestinal motility and absorption.

A patient experiencing severe anxiety suddenly begins running and shouting, "I'm going to explode!" The nurse should:

A) say, "I'm not sure what you mean. Give me an example."
B) chase after the patient, and give instructions to stop running.
C) capture the patient in a basket-hold to increase feelings of control.
D) assemble several staff members and state, "We will help you regain control."