A clinic nurse is planning care for a 68-year-old man who has been on omeprazole (Prilosec) therapy for heartburn for some time. Regarding the patient's safety, which of the following would be a priority nursing action?
A) Teach the patient to take omeprazole 1 hour before meals.
B) Emphasize that the drug should not be crushed or chewed.
C) Coordinate bone density testing for the patient.
D) Monitor the patient for the development of diarrhea.
C
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Failure to notify the physician or nursing supervisor when a resident's heart rate decreases to less than 48 would be an example of
a. Negligence b. Omission c. Libel d. Unprofessional behavior
During physical examination, the nurse assesses the body structures and obtains a client's vital signs and notes the general appearance. What is the importance of examining the body structures?
A) It aids in detecting evidence of hypersecretion of hormones. B) It aids in detecting tumors. C) It aids in determining the presence or absence of testosterone levels. D) It aids in determining the size of the organ and its location.
When a nurse and another come together with their unique life histories in a human-to-human transaction, this is considered a
A. Caring occasion. B. Caring moment. C. Caring consciousness. D. Caring relationship.
You are the preceptor for an RN who is undergoing orientation to the intensive care unit. The RN is providing care for a patient with ARDS who has just been intubated in preparation for mechanical ventilation. You observe the nurse perform all of these actions. For which action must you intervene immediately?
a. Assessing for bilateral breath sounds and symmetrical chest movement b. Auscultating over the stomach to rule out esophageal intubation c. Marking the tube 1 cm from where it touches the incisor tooth or nares d. Ordering a chest radiograph to verify that tube placement is correct