Nurses who practice effective communication and understand their roles as potential change agents will be better prepared for initiating, supporting, and evaluating ongoing quality improvement efforts
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
ANS: T
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The following catheterization procedures are used to treat clients with urinary retention. Which of the following procedures carries the greatest risk?
A) Suprapubic cystostomy tube B) Permanent drainage with a urethral catheter C) Clean intermittent catheterization D) Credé voiding procedure
A patient has a slight skin breakdown in the perianal area from incontinent stools. For which combination of therapies should the nurse obtain an order?
a. Diapers and a moisture barrier ointment b. Hydrogen peroxide and povidone-iodine c. Fecal incontinence bag and a protective barrier paste d. Alginate and transparent film dressings
When risk factors to potential suicide have been identified, a nurse must further assess the actual risk for a suicide attempt
Which of the following questions would be appropriate for initial assessment to determine the presence or absence of suicidal thoughts in an older adult with risk factors? A) "Under what circumstances would you take your life? Have you ever started to act on a plan to harm yourself?" B) "Do you have a plan for taking your life? What action would you take if you were to harm yourself?" C) "Does your life feel worthless? Do you ever think about escaping from your problems?" D) "Do you think about harming yourself? Do you ever think about committing suicide?"
Which type of isolation requires the following: keep the patient in a separate room with the door closed; all staff wear protective gowns, masks, and gloves; and all equipment for drug administration is discarded in special containers or disinfected and sterilized?
A. respiratory B. strict C. reverse D. contact