You need to reposition a person in the chair. Which is correct?
a. Follow the nurse's directions and the care plan.
b. Pull the person up from behind.
c. Use a transfer belt.
d. Ask the person what to do.
A
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The common theme between the ANA (2001) Code of Ethics and the ICN (2000) Code of Ethics is:
a. Ethical responsibility to the patient b. Patient care aimed at alleviating suffering c. Promoting health and preventing illness d. Moral reasoning to be used in clinical decision-making
The patient is taking a statin drug. Which assessment data would be a priority for the nurse to report immediately to the physician?
1. "My calves hurt, and I had a hard time walking to the bathroom." 2. "I know I just started this medicine yesterday, but my stomach really is upset." 3. "Will you call my doctor? I have a really bad headache." 4. "My heart rate really went up this morning."
The client receives cisplatin (Platinol) as therapy for cancer. Which assessment finding would prompt the nurse to contact the client's health care provider immediately?
1. Nausea and projectile vomiting 2. A temperature greater than 101°F 3. An elevation in blood glucose 4. A complaint of painful leg cramps
Mrs. Kinder brings her infant son in for a health assessment. On examination, you note polydactyly. An infant with polydactyly would be expected to manifest which of the following?
A. Digits that are webbed together B. Digits that are nonfunctional C. Extra digits D. Digits with extra joints