Describe why it is important to inventory the patient's belongings during admission, transfer, and discharge.
What will be an ideal response?
It is important to know what the patient brought to the health care facility so that when the patient is transferred or discharged, you will know if she has all her belongings.
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Why are high-risk and vulnerable subpopulations identified by public health nurses before deciding on appropriate interventions?
a. It is easiest to make improvements among these groups. b. Populations are not homogeneous, and resources are limited. c. Such groups are most vocal about their needs and wants. d. These groups are often recipients of special funding.
A patient is to receive medication through a nasogastric tube. What is the most important nursing action to ensure effective absorption?
a. Thoroughly shake the medication before administering. b. After all medications are administered, flush tube with 15 to 30 mL of water. c. Position patient in the supine position for 30 minutes. d. Clamp suction for 30 to 60 minutes after medication administration.
A cause-and-effect grid that identifies expected client/family and staff behaviors against a timeline for a case-type or otherwise defined homogenous population is called
1. A critical path 2. A "Care Map" 3. A multidisciplinary action plan 4. Standards of client care
Kidney stones are often a result of the kidney's inability to absorb __________.?
A) calcium B) potassium C) glucose D) amino acids