The RN is caring for the stomal area of a client who has a colostomy. Which of the following actions is most appropriate?
A)
Clean the stomal area and pat dry.
B)
Apply pressure over the stoma.
C)
Scrub the stoma.
D)
Dilate the stoma.
A
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1. Maximizing the dependency of the child on the family. 2. Curing the chronic illness of the child. 3. Prescribing and administering medication needed by the child. 4. Promoting or restoring the child's health.
The nurse is caring for a pregnant client who desires to know the estimated date of birth (EDB) for the baby. The client reports the last menstrual period (LMP) was May 10. Using Naegele Rule, which date will the nurse share with client?
1. February 17. 2. May 17. 3. May 24. 4. January 3.
The charge nurse has provided a staff inservice on the cultural triad and nursing care. Which statement, made by a staff nurse, best indicates an understanding of a healthcare team's difficulty with cultural literacy?
1. "Our healthcare team has limited knowledge of each others' backgrounds." 2. "Each of our perspectives of our own heritage interferes with cultural literacy." 3. "A feeling of being disconnected from our own culture has resulted in cultural illiteracy." 4. "The lack of healthcare policies have contributed to the current state of cultural illiteracy."
Which of the following describes the development and direction of the nursing center and how goals will be met?
a. Feasibility study b. Business plan c. Strategic plan d. Organizational strategies