These statements are about showers and tub baths. Which is correct?
a. The person is covered for warmth and privacy.
b. Bath oils should be added to the tub wa-ter.
c. You must stay on the same floor while the person is taking a bath.
d. You can leave weak or unsteady persons alone as long as you stay within hearing distance.
A
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An older adult patient has a prescription for cyclosporine following a kidney transplant. Which information in the patient's health history has the most implications for planning patient teaching about the medication at this time?
a. The patient restricts salt to treat prehypertension. b. The patient drinks 3 to 4 quarts of fluids every day. c. The patient has many concerns about the effects of cyclosporine. d. The patient has a glass of grapefruit juice every day for breakfast.
A child with diabetes insipidus (DI) has been admitted to the pediatric unit. The nurse would expect the child's lab value to demonstrate
1. hyperglycemia. 2. hypernatremia.3. hypercalcemia. 4. hypoglycemia.
What is an important result of trying to lower hospital admissions that impacts acute care nursing?
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