If a male patient urinates frequently, it is acceptable to place the urinal between his legs when he is asleep so that the bed does not become wet.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
False
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A patient has been admitted to a hospital after the staff in the nursing home noticed a pressure ulcer in his sacral area. The nurse examines the pressure ulcer and determines that it is a stage II ulcer
Which of these findings are characteristic of a stage II pressure ulcer? Select all that apply. a. Intact skin appears red but is not broken. b. Partial thickness skin erosion is observed with a loss of epidermis or dermis. c. Ulcer extends into the subcutaneous tissue. d. Localized redness in light skin will blanch with fingertip pressure. e. Open blister areas have a red-pink wound bed. f. Patches of eschar cover parts of the wound.
The student nurse demonstrates transpersonal caring in the classroom with what action?
1. Correcting a comment made by another student in front of the class 2. Earning A's in every class test and assignment 3. Leading most discussions and offering opinions on each question asked 4. Encouraging shy class members to share their thoughts and ideas
A nurse in a long-term care facility regularly oversees the lunchtime meal in the facility's dining room. What event should signal the nurse to the fact that a resident is experiencing an airway obstruction?
A) A resident stops eating and quickly turns pale. B) A resident grasps at her throat and wheezes. C) A resident falls off his chair and clutches his chest. D) A resident stops eating and vomits unexpectedly.
While reviewing safety precautions with the staff in a long-term care facility, the nurse emphasizes which of the following steps helps to promote a safe environment for the clients?
1. Keep clutter out of the hallway and inside the client's room. 2. Have the client wear terry cloth slippers. 3. Provide adequate lighting. 4. Turn off alarms to reduce noise.