A nurse is planning client assignments for the day. Which of the following assignments is the least appropriate for the nursing assistant?
A. Assisting a client with dysphagia in eating
B. Providing hygiene to a client with dementia
C. Ambulating a client with Parkinson's disease
D. Assisting a client with an above-the-knee amputation in showering
Answer: A. Assisting a client with dysphagia in eating
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After reviewing the objectives set forth in Healthy People 2020, which response by the nurse is the most appropriate? 1. "We can have the healthcare provider write you a prescription today." 2. "You will also have to take blood thinners." 3. "I need to perform a Homan's test on you." 4. "Taking oral contraceptives increases your risk of developing clots."
A group of nursing students are reviewing information about fluoroquinolones. The students demonstrate understanding of the information when they identify that an empty stomach is essential for the administration of which drug?
A) Ciprofloxacin B) Moxifloxacin C) Levofloxacin D) Norfloxacin
Nurses may experience values conflict if:
a. they develop and adhere to moral norms over time. b. what they prize and cherish is at odds with patients. c. what they see in practice reflects their own beliefs. d. they find a common ground in dealing with patients.