A nurse was stuck with a used needle while dropping it into a full puncture-proof container. What would the nurse do first?
A) Apply an acceptable antiseptic.
B) Follow protocol for accidental exposure to blood or body fluids.
C) Squeeze the area of contact.
D) Wash the area with soap and copious amounts of water.
C
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Which of the client health behaviors in the first trimester would the nurse identify as a risk factor in pregnancy?
a. Sexual intercourse two or three times weekly b. Moderate exercise for 30 minutes daily c. Working 40 hours a week as a secretary in a travel agency d. Relaxing in a hot tub for 30 minutes a day, several days a week
The interaction between an agent, a host, and the environment is called:
a. natural history of disease. b. risk. c. web of causality. d. the epidemiologic triangle.
The nurse is providing care to several newborn patients during well-baby visits. Which set of vital signs is the most abnormal?
1) Temperature 38°C, heart rate 120, and respirations 34 2) Temperature 39°C, heart rate 135, and respirations 34 3) Temperature 36.8°C, heart rate 140 (crying), and respirations 40 4) Temperature 37.7°C, heart rate 133, and respirations 30
A female client has experienced alopecia due to chemotherapy. She is distraught and feels that no one will want to look at her. How can the nurse best address the client's concerns?
1. Show the client photos of cancer survivors whose hair grew back more thickly 2. Discuss the client's feelings about the effects of her hair loss 3. Have a cancer survivor visit the client and discuss wearing a wig 4. Tell the client that her hair will grow back in a few weeks