Water temperature for perineal care is usually:
a. 110° F to 115° F.
b. 110° F to 120° F.
c. 105° F.
d. 105° F to 109° F.
D
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A. "Whiting out" all errors on the client record B. Using red ink to denote all significant events C. Waiting until the end of the day to record information D. Using a highlighter to denote discontinuance of an order
The nurse checks the dose of the analgesic for the client, who is 80 years old and wants to collaborate with the provider to adjust the dosage. Which does the nurse use to justify the re-quest?
1. Older adults have higher risks of injury with IM injections. 2. Contraindications to some analgesics exist for older adults. 3. Impaired cognition impairs client pain report by older adults. 4. Liver and kidney metabolism is usually slower in older adults.
A school-aged child's great-uncle dies, and the child expresses a desire to go to the funeral. The best action on the part of the caregivers is most often to:
a. have the child stay at home with a relative b. send the child to school as usual c. include the child in appropriate activities related to the funeral and burial d. call all the other caregivers and see if anyone else is taking their child
A nursing facility has recently implemented new policies regarding nurse-to-patient ratios. The nursing staff seems very resistant to the change. How can the nurse manager help the staff accept the change?
a. Challenge staff's beliefs and values regarding providing quality patient care. b. Use the laissez-faire leadership style to address staff concerns. c. Institute the changes immediately and collectively to decrease anticipation anxiety. d. Hold a unit meeting to discuss how the changes will benefit staff.