The nurse is preparing to administer a unit of blood to a client and should know that which is the FIRST action of the nurse prior to the administration?
Answer: The nurse will check that the numbers of the client's wrist band and the unit of blood match and that this information is confirmed by another nurse.
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Which of the following organizations is responsible for developing the taxonomy of a nursing diagnosis?
A) American Nurses Association (ANA) B) North American Nursing Diagnosis Association (NANDA) C) National League for Nursing (NLN) D) Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO)
A client with coronary artery disease (CAD) asks the nurse about taking fish oil supplements. What response by the nurse is best?
a. "Fish oil is contraindicated with most drugs for CAD." b. "The best source is fish, but pills have benefits too." c. "There is no evidence to support fish oil use with CAD." d. "You can reverse CAD totally with diet and supplements."
If a client demonstrates transference toward a nurse, how should the nurse respond?
1. Promote safety and immediately terminate the relationship with the client. 2. Encourage the client to ignore these thoughts and feelings. 3. Immediately reassign the client to another staff member. 4. Help the client to clarify the meaning of the relationship, based on the present situation.
To prevent the spread of infection, the nurse teaches the postpartum client to:
1. Address pain early. 2. Change peri-pads frequently. 3. Avoid overhydration. 4. Report symptoms of uterine cramping.