Nurses are protected by laws such as Good Samaritan acts. Which of the following situations would apply as part of these acts? (Select all that apply.)
_________ A nurse gives CPR to a client brought to the Emergency Department; later, the client is found to have a "Do Not Resuscitate" order.
__________ A nurse gives first aid to a child injured in a sporting event.
__________ A nursing student tries to insert an airway in an unconscious client.
__________ A nurse leaves the scene of an emergency to call for help.
__________ A nurse helps deliver the baby of a neighbor during a snowstorm.
A nurse gives CPR to a client brought to the Emergency Department; later, the client is found to have a "Do Not Resuscitate" order; a nurse gives first aid to a child injured in a sporting event; a nurse helps deliver the baby of a neighbor during a snowstorm.
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There are several rules for medication administration that the nurse must always follow. These include:(Select all that apply) Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Inform the client 2. Evaluate the client's response to the drug 3. Identifying the client by asking him or her what room is theirs 4. Providing client teaching as necessary 5. Documenting
Which of the following statements describing dental care for the elderly population is correct?
A) Losing one's teeth is considered a normal part of the aging process. B) Clients who are edentulous no longer need to see dentists for regular checkups. C) Regular dental examinations can prevent tooth loss and correct bite misalignments, thus improving the elderly client's ability to chew healthful foods. D) Oral malignancies seldom occur during the elder years so oral examinations are of low priority.
An adult patient has been hospitalized with thrombocytopenia with a platelet count of 8000/mm3. What action by the healthcare professional is most appropriate?
a. Tell the patient not to get out of bed without assistance. b. Prepare the patient for transfusions of whole blood. c. Educate the patient on side effects of heparin. d. Nothing; this finding is normal in an adult.
Learning how to correctly administer a bed bath adds to a patient's comfort. Additional factors contribute to the concept of comfort. Tying together these concepts demonstrates ____________________
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