When applying transdermal nitroglycerin patches, which instruction by the nurse is correct?
a. "Rotate application sites with each dose."
b. "Use only the chest area for application sites."
c. "Temporarily remove the patch if you go swimming."
d. "Apply the patch to the same site each time."
ANS: A
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a. Say to the patient, "Tell me about the problem as you see it." b. Tell the patient medication will help this type of thinking. c. Seek information about when the problem began. d. Tell the patient, "Your ideas are not realistic." e. Reassure the patient, "You are safe here."
Shared governance is a model of organizational structure in which staff nurses are ____
a. Employed to establish mutual goals with clients b. Empowered through autonomy and accountability c. Engaged in problem-solving strategies and techniques d. Equipped with evaluative thinking methodologies
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A patient is laughing and talking with visitors. When you enter the room, she informs you that she is having severe pain. You will
A) do nothing, as you suspect she is just trying to get attention. B) ask the visitors to leave so the patient can rest. C) promptly inform the nurse of the patient's complaint. D) ask the patient personal questions about the pain.