A resident is vomiting. You need to do which of the following?
a. Follow Standard Precautions and the Bloodborne Pathogen Standard.
b. Offer the person a carbonated beverage.
c. Prevent aspiration by lying the person flat on his bed.
d. Dispose of vomitus immediately in the trash can.
A
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A patient with acute bronchitis is being discharged with a prescription for an antimicrobial medication to be taken for the next 14 days. What should the nurse stress when providing dis-charge teaching?
a. Take the drug on an empty stomach before meals. b. Complete the entire course as prescribed. c. Maintain a thorough oral hygiene regimen. d. Maintain a daily fluid intake of 500 mL.
An older adult patient reports simple xerosis with mild pruritus. The nurse educates her on the importance of
a. applying a lanolin-rich cream and avoiding scratching the areas. b. taking warm baths and gently rubbing of affected areas with a terrycloth towel. c. minimizing ingestion of fried foods and use of an antihistamine cream. d. avoiding bath oils and allowing the skin to air-dry after bathing.
A client has chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The nurse plans to teach the client pursed-lip breathing. How will this breathing technique help the client?
1. It prevents need for suctioning later in disease process. 2. It provides a sense of control over chronic respiratory disease. 3. It raises the carbon dioxide level, which stimulates breathing. 4. It prolongs inspiration and shortens expiration.
A patient tells the LPN/LVN, "I want you to bring my medical record so I can read it. I know HIPAA gives me the right to see it." The LPN/LVN should
a. bring the record from the nurses' station to the patient within the hour. b. explain that the request will be made to the RN, who will follow agency policy. c. try to talk the patient out of seeing the record by offering to answer questions. d. tell the patient to make the request in writing to the physician.