A resident had 4 incontinent episodes this morning. You are becoming short-tempered and impa-tient. What should you do?

a. Remind the person to use the bedpan.
b. Ask the person to use the bathroom every hour.
c. Tell the person that other residents need your help.
d. Talk to the nurse.


D

Nursing

You might also like to view...

In qualitative research, theory is which of the following?

A) A method to test hypotheses B) A tool to direct the research project C) A product of the research D) A way to test relationships between two different groups

Nursing

Several weeks after a stroke, a 50-year-old male patient has impaired awareness of bladder fullness, resulting in urinary incontinence. Which nursing intervention will be best to include in the initial plan for an effective bladder training program?

a. Limit fluid intake to 1200 mL daily to reduce urine volume. b. Assist the patient onto the bedside commode every 2 hours. c. Perform intermittent catheterization after each voiding to check for residual urine. d. Use an external "condom" catheter to protect the skin and prevent embarrassment.

Nursing

Which support service handles the processing of entry and exit of clients in a healthcare

facility? A) Palliative care service B) Administration department C) Intermediate care department D) Admissions department

Nursing

There is 0.5 mg/10 mL of epinephrine in an auto-injector. How many milligrams (mg) would you deliver if you administered 5 milliliters (mL)?

A. 0.5 B. 5.0 C. 0.25 D. 2.5

Nursing