Which of the following indexes involves the calculation of percentiles?
a. z
b. IQR
c. SD
d. M
B
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Changing visitation policies can be challenging. The nurse manager recognizes the following as an effective strategy for promoting changes in practice:
a. Ask the clinical nurse specialist to lead a journal club on open visitation after each nurse is tasked to read one research article about visitation. b. Discuss pros and cons of open visitation at the next staff meeting. c. Invite the nurses with the most experience to develop a revised policy. d. Task the unit-based nurse practice council to invite volunteers to serve on the council to revise the current policy toward more liberal visitation.
An 81-year-old man with dementia and advanced osteoarthritis has been placed in an extended-care facility
In light of this man's rheumatoid disorder and the need to preserve his current level of mobility, how should the nurse at the facility best position him in bed before he retires each night? A) Supine on a pressure-reducing air mattress B) In a semi-Fowler's position with a pillow under his knees C) Flat, on a firm mattress with two pillows under his head D) Flat, with his feet positioned against a footboard
The nurse is caring for an unconscious child. Skin care should include which action?
a. Avoid use of pressure reduction on bed. b. Massage reddened bony prominences to prevent deep tissue damage. c. Use draw sheet to move child in bed to reduce friction and shearing injuries. d. Avoid rinsing skin after cleansing with mild antibacterial soap to provide a protective barrier.
Which of the following increases the patient's risk of falls?
A. Adequate lighting when the patient is out of bed B. Keeping the bed in a low position C. Sink next to the toilet D. Confused mental status