It is not unusual to find a patient's glasses, hearing aid, or dentures in the bed linen.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
True
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An adult patient in the ICU has a central venous catheter in place
Over the past 24 hours, the patient has developed signs and symptoms that are suggestive of a central line associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI). What aspect of the patient's care may have increased susceptibility to CLABSI? A) The patient's central line was placed in the femoral vein. B) The patient had blood cultures drawn from the central line. C) The patient was treated for vancomycin-resistant enterococcus (VRE) during a previous admission. D) The patient has received antibiotics and IV fluids through the same line.
Which of the following substances is appropriate for mixing with a dose of oral sodium polysty-rene sulfonate resin (Kayexalate)?
a. Sorbitol b. Magnesium-containing laxative c. Orange juice d. Milk
A parent states, "I am concerned that my 2-year-old doesn't interact with others while playing in the same space." Which rationale will the nurse use when responding to this parent?
1) Toddler play is parallel. 2) The child is shy and withdrawn. 3) The child may have a learning disability. 4) The child's lack of speech inhibits his or her ability to communicate with other children.
S.G. returns to your unit 6 months later for her cleft palate repair (palatoplasty).Which of these nursing interventions are appropriate as you plan her care? Select all that
apply, and explain why or why not. a. Position patient side-lying or on abdomen postoperatively. b. Use elbow restraints as needed. c. Clear fluids; advance as tolerated. Patient may use a straw. d. Administer pain medications as ordered. e. Oral suction with a Yankauer catheter as needed. f. Maintain strict intake and output.