What will the nurse instruct an older patient with asthma to do to control house dust? Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Wash the hands frequently.
2. Remove carpets from the bedroom.
3. Reduce indoor humidity to less than 50%.
4. Stay out of a room that is being vacuumed.
5. Do not sleep or lie on upholstered furniture.
2,3,4,5
Rationale: Frequent hand washing would be more appropriate if the patient has pets.
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Which statements are correct regarding informed consent and someone who requires an interpreter? (Select all that apply.)
a. A professional interpreter is needed. b. A family member may interpret when convenient. c. Detailed medical information remains a priority. d. Professional interpreters are not effective in providing medical information. e. If necessary, family members can make decisions regarding informed consent.
The nurse is planning care for an older adult client with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Which nursing diagnosis would be most appropriate for this client?
A) Risk for Falls B) Risk for Infection C) Ineffective Tissue Perfusion: Cardiac D) Impaired Tissue Integrity
A 4yo's sibling has died. even though she was told her sibling is dead, the child keeps asking when she will come back. the pediatric nurse knows this is an example of which item?
a. state of denial b. memory loss caused by stress c. developmental approach to death d. severe psychopathology
The order is for the client to receive 500 ml over 4 hours. The nurse has an electronic infusion device in place that provides for the regulation of hourly infusion. The IV tubing available is 10 gtt/ml. The infusion device is set at:
A. 125 ml/hour B. 500 ml/hour C. 21 gtt/min D. 32 gtt/min