After collecting a urine specimen, take it to the lab
A) immediately.
B) within an hour.
C) within 2 hours.
D) at the end of the shift.
A
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A) 08:00 am B) 09:00 am C) 10:00 am D) 12:00 pm
The nurse is assessing a depressed child who was referred by the elementary school nurse. What is the best approach to use when assessing the child's socialization?
1. "Tell me about the friends you enjoy being with." 2. "So you spend a lot of time with your friends?" 3. "You seem like a person who would have a lot of friends." 4. "How many friends do you have at school?"
The physician asks the nurse if the client with schizophrenia is experiencing any negative symptoms. The nurse says that the client frequently:
A) has visual hallucinations of seeing polar bears in the room. B) is still delusional and believes she is Marilyn Monroe. C) answers questions in one- and two-word phrases with little expression. D) dresses in brightly colored, mismatched outfits.
Which event would require a nurse to complete and file an incident report?
A. A client has a seizure. B. The nurse determines that a client would benefit from the use of a walker to ambulate. C. The nurse, preparing an intravenous infusion, notes that the battery of an intravenous infusion pump is not working. D. When a visitor suddenly becomes weak and dizzy, the nurse checks the visitor's blood pressure and takes the visitor to the emergency department for treatment.