A client has a sensorineural hearing loss. Which condition would the nurse most likely identify as a cause?
A) Perforated eardrum
B) Otosclerosis
C) Inner ear problem
D) Otitis media
C
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A client with a broken arm has had ice placed on it for 20 minutes. A short time after the ice was removed, the client reports that the effect has worn off and requests pain medication, which cannot be given yet
What actions by the nurse are most appropriate? (Select all that apply.) a. Ask for a physical therapy consult. b. Educate the client on cold therapy. c. Offer to provide a heating pad. d. Repeat the ice application. e. Teach the client relaxation techniques.
What should the nurse suggest as the most appropriate toy choice for a 3-year-old?
a. A board game b. A small pet, such as a goldfish c. A large construction set d. Push-pull toys
Which had a major influence in shifting the care of elders away from the family and sti-mulated the growth of nursing homes in the 1960s?
a. Medicare and Medicaid b. Hartford Institute for Geriatric Nursing c. American Nurses Association (ANA) d. Health maintenance organizations (HMO)
A newly licensed nurse is concerned about the legal aspects of delegation. What is the most important question for the nurse to consider prior to delegating a task?
1. Do other nurses in the facility delegate similar tasks? 2. How long has the assistant worked at the facility? 3. Does this task involve nursing judgment? 4. How busy is the delegate?