Nursing pays careful attention to which of the following foundational aspects of nursing to prevent the spread of infection and promote healing?
1. Hygiene
2. Timeliness
3. Communication
4. Training
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Rationale 1: Attention to hygiene and the importance of cleanliness in the environment were among the foundations of nursing care first established by Florence Nightingale.
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A home health nurse cautions the patient taking lithium that she should be sure to:
a. examine her skin closely for eruptions. b. take her blood pressure twice a day to check for hypertension. c. have her drug blood level checked every month. d. avoid aged cheese and red wine.
You are discharging your patient home from day surgery after a general anesthetic. What instruction would you give the patient prior to the patient leaving the hospital?
A) The patient is not to drive a vehicle B) The patient should have a glass of brandy the first night home to help him or her sleep C) Eat a large meal at home D) Do not sign important papers for the first 12 hours after surgery
When the client is quiet and uncommunicative, the nurse must avoid assuming that the client has no problems or understands everything
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
The 27-year-old woman, who is not pregnant, has not had a menstrual period for 5 months. Which of the following practices, disorders, or historical information should the nurse explore as a possible factor in the amenorrhea?
A. The client's mother has type 2 diabetes mellitus. B. The client runs 10 to 15 miles/day. C. The client takes aspirin daily. D. The client is a lesbian.