Droplets from a respiratory infection usually spread 15 feet when the patient sneezes.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
False
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When documenting IPV and elder abuse, the nurse should include:
a. Photographic documentation of the injuries. b. Summary of the abused patient's statements. c. Verbatim documentation of every statement made. d. General description of injuries in the progress notes.
A patient is admitted to the unit in respiratory distress secondary to pneumonia. The nurse knows that obtaining a history is very important. What is the appropriate intervention at this time for obtaining this data?
a. Collect an overview of past medical history, present history, and current health status. b. Do not obtain any history at this time. c. Curtail the history to just a few questions about the client's chief complaint and precipitating events. d. Complete the history and then provide measures to assist the client to breathe easier.
A middle-aged client with cancer has been prescribed patient-controlled analgesia PCA. The nurse caring for the client explains the functioning of PCA. What is the main advantage of PCA?
A) The client obtains pain relief slowly and steadily. B) The client determines the maximum daily dose. C) The client is able to have long hours of rest. D) The client is actively involved in pain management.
A patient comes to the clinic for a checkup and shares upcoming plans to go on a vacation cruise
The patient asks for a medication to prevent sea sickness. The nurse practitioner orders scopolamine. The nurse provides education and tells the patient to be aware of the potential side effects, which include a. nausea and vomiting. b. blurred vision and drowsiness. c. itching and diarrhea. d. hearing loss and salivation.