When adding an item to an existing sterile field, you should
A) place the item on the field with your fingers.
B) wrap the item in a sterile drape before placing it on the field.
C) place the item and its wrapper onto the field.
D) drop the item onto the field.
D
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A nurse assesses a client who reports waking up feeling very tired, even after 8 hours of good sleep. Which action should the nurse take first?
a. Contact the provider for a prescription for sleep medication. b. Tell the client not to drink beverages with caffeine before bed. c. Educate the client to sleep upright in a reclining chair. d. Ask the client if he or she has ever been evaluated for sleep apnea.
The nurse providing care for a patient with Cushing syndrome has identified the nursing diagnosis of risk for injury related to weakness. How should the nurse best reduce this risk?
A) Establish falls prevention measures. B) Encourage bed rest whenever possible. C) Encourage the use of assistive devices. D) Provide constant supervision.
When did younger recipients with disabilities start to benefit from home health services as part of the Social Security Act?
a. 1955 c. 1975 b. 1965 d. 1985
The advantage of using patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) following a cesarean birth is that the patient:
1. Receives a bolus of the analgesia when pressing the button. 2. Experiences pain relief within 30 minutes. 3. Feels a greater sense of control, and is less dependent on the nursing staff. 4. Can deliver as many doses of the medication as needed.