Although retained surgical items are identified as one of the top risks, perioperative patients also face potential adverse events such as surgical site infection, pressure injury and thromboembolism
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
ANS: T
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On the diagnosis of syphilis in a young female patient, the nurse informs her that her illness must be reported to:
a. her parents. b. the Centers for Disease Control and Pre-vention (CDC). c. the hospital infection control department. d. the local public health agency.
Which of the following clients have an increased risk for the development of a pressure ulcer? (Select all that apply.)
1. A 35-year-old motorcycle accident victim who has been comatose for 5 months 2. A 75-year-old client with type 2 diabetes with neuropathy in his feet 3. A 64-year-old client experiencing anorexia after hip replacement surgery 4. A 70-year-old client diagnosed with advanced Alzheimer's disease 5. A 40-year-old client with osteoarthritis who has been in bed with the flu 6. A 25-year-old client in the terminal stages of brain cancer
The nurse is caring for a child who is scheduled to begin chemotherapy. When planning education for the parents, what action by the nurse is most correct?
A) Obtain a large classroom to allow the nurse to stand at the front and present information. B) Obtain a small conference room and arrange the chairs in a circle for both the nurse and family members to sit. C) Provide written information to the family and allow them to review it, with instructions to contact the nurse if there are additional questions. D) Provide a video of information to the family, with instructions to contact the nurse if there are additional questions.