Hearing impaired parents face- many challenges in caregiving and parenting, particularly if their deafness dates back to infancy or early childhood
In order to ensure that the learning needs of these families are met, legislation has been passed that directs hospitals to use various communication techniques and resources with their deaf patients. Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 requires that hospitals or other institutions that receive funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services use a variety of communication techniques and resources with their deaf patients. This includes providing certified interpreters who are proficient in sign language.
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A) an increase in cholecystokinin production. B) a decrease in lean muscle mass. C) lowered absorption of vitamin D. D) depression.
An older adult being treated for a burn on his lower leg and foot is surprised at its severity. He says, "It really didn't hurt very badly when I did it." What should the nurse consider before responding?
1. Patients can block out portions of painful stimuli if it is overwhelming. 2. Aging can decrease touch sensitivity to the feet and lower legs. 3. Poor circulation has probably resulted in death of the nerve endings in the patient's legs. 4. Burns on the legs often appear very severe because the skin is so thin.
A nurse delegates early-morning care to a certified nursing assistant (CNA). The nurse intervenes when observing the CNA
1. Shaving a patient with an electric razor. 2. Assisting a patient on bedrest with the bedpan. 3. Brushing a patient's hair. 4. Dimming the lights.
What patient safety issues does this case study highlight?
A 60-year-old female patient, Mrs Teuila Afualo, presents at the day surgery unit (DSU) for an open repair of an umbilical hernia at 8 am. She is of Islander background and has brought several of her family members with her. On admission, you calculate her body mass index (BMI) to be 38, note that her respirations are shallow and rapid, and that she appears to be extremely anxious. Her medical history highlights that she has type 2 diabetes, which is managed with metformin, although she tells you that she has not been diligent about taking or recording her blood glucose level (BGL) regularly. She also informs you that a ‘couple of months ago' her GP prescribed tablets to treat her cholesterol and her blood pressure but she can't remember the names of them, and her son doesn't know them either. She has not taken any of these medications prior to her admission, her reason being that she was fasting. Her BP is 160/90 mmHg and her fasting BGL is found to be 12 mmol/L. You also identify that Mrs Afualo did not attend the preadmission clinic. She explains that she could not attend because her son was not available to drive her. Consequently, she has not had a preoperative chest X-ray (CXR) or any blood tests as per her surgeon's protocols. A check of Mrs Afualo's consent form in the presence of her son reveals it has not been signed and that she is somewhat confused about her intended surgery. What will be an ideal response?