Leaving the signal light where the patient cannot reach it is a form of involuntary seclusion
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
True
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The circulating nurse is plugging in a piece of equipment and notes that the cord is frayed. What action by the nurse is best?
a. Call maintenance for repair. b. Check the machine before using. c. Get another piece of equipment. d. Notify the charge nurse.
A child with myasthenia gravis is brought to the emergency department by his parents. The parents have noticed a sudden increase in respiratory difficulty. The nurse suspects myasthenic crisis based on which statement by the parents?
A) "We gave him an extra dose of his medication earlier today." B) "He was coughing and had a slight fever yesterday and today." C) "Things have been pretty stress-free lately." D) "He's been resting when he gets tired."
The intervention of highest priority for a client with stage 3 Alzheimer's disease is to:
1. Provide a stimulating environment 2. Maintain hydration and nutrition 3. Set limits on behavioral disinhibition 4. Promote self-care activities
A staff member verbalizes his satisfaction in working on a particular nursing unit because he appreciates the freedom of choice and responsibility for the choices. This nurse highly values which element of decentralized decision making?
a. Responsibility b. Autonomy c. Accountability d. Authority