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A) Recognize the signs and symptoms B) Be knowledgeable about the protocol C) Know how to call a code in the OR D) Have the appropriate medication available E) Direct the surgeon and anesthesiologist through the protocol
A nursing unit has adopted the Four P strategy to reduce fall rates. Which components of patient care will this plan emphasize? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply
1. Position 2. Pain assessment 3. Personal needs 4. Prevention 5. Placement
A 67-year-old client asks the nurse how he will afford his hospitalization, which has been extended and involves extremely expensive drugs. The best response by the nurse is:
1. "Don't worry. I'm sure everything will work out okay.". 2. "You need to focus on recovering, not worrying about finances.". 3. "Much of your care will be covered by Medicare.". 4. "I'll have someone from the business office come and talk to you about your bill.".
A client says, "I overheard my doctor tell the medical students that I don't have effective immune surveillance. What does that mean?" How should the nurse respond?
1. "I'll get the doctor to come talk to you about what you heard." 2. "I'm certain that the doctor was not talking about you." 3. "Your immune system is not identifying and removing pathogens from your system." 4. "Your body is working against itself."