The nurse is providing care to a patient admitted with hematemesis, melena and abdominal pain. Which...
- The nurse is providing care to a patient admitted with hematemesis, melena and abdominal pain. Which nursing diagnosis is the highest priority for this patient?
A: Risk for anxiety related to fear of bleeding
B: Risk for Aspiration related to potential changes in level of consciousness
C: Risk for fatigue related to decreased oxygenation
D: Pain related to disruption of gastrointestinal tissues.
2. The nurse who has not been immunized for hepatitis B has a needle stick injury. What is the best recommended treatment should this nurse receive?
A: Hepatitis B vaccine
B: Hepatitis B vaccine and hepatitis B immune globulin
C: Evaluation of liver function tests in 10 days
D: Hepatitis B immune globulin
Homework Answers
1.Answer (A)Risk for anxiety related to fear of bleeding.
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2.Answer:(B) Hepatitis B vaccine and hepatitis B immunoglobulin.
Reason:
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