NuMed Nursing Classes

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Difference between illusion and hillucination

A nurse is caring for a hospitalized client with a diagnosis of heart failure who suddenly complains of shortness of breath and dyspnea during activity. After assisting the client to bed and placing the client in high-Fowler's position, the nurse would take which IMMEDIATE action?
1. Administer high-flow oxygen to the client.
2. Call the consulting cardiologist to report the findings.
3. Prepare to administer an additional dose of furosemide.
4. Obtain a set of vital signs and perform focused respiratory and cardiovascular assessments.

The nurse has just administered insulin to a client. Which is the appropriate action to dispose the insulin syringe and needle?
1. Re-cap the needle and discard it in the nearest puncture-resistant container.
2. Re-cap the needle and discard it in the nearest biohazard container.
3. Discard the needle in a puncture-resistant container.
4. Break the needle and discard it in the nearest puncture-resistant container.