What should a nurse ensure that a postoperative patient implement to best prevent deep vein thrombosis (DVT)?
a. Splint the incision.
b. Cough and deep breathe every 2 hours.
c. Regularly remove antiembolism stockings.
d. Ambulate frequently.
D
DVT is best prevented by early and frequent ambulation of the patient.
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When following Standard Precautions while serving a client's meal tray, which personal protection equipment should be worn?
a. gloves only b. gown, gloves, mask, and goggles c. mask and gloves d. none
While a home health nurse is making the entry to a service assessment on a home-bound patient, the spouse of the patient asks whether Medicare will cover the patient's ventilator therapy and insulin injections
What is the best response by the nurse? a. "Yes, Medicare will cover both the venti-lator therapy and the insulin injections." b. "No, Medicare will not cover either of these ongoing therapies." c. "Medicare will cover the ventilator thera-py, but it does not cover the insulin injec-tions." d. "Medicare will cover the ongoing insulin therapy, but it does not cover a highly technical skill such as ventilator therapy."
Health care providers should not report "adverse events" with medications, because it will increase liability
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
The nurse is caring for a client who is taking simvastatin (Zocor). What should the nurse instruct this client to avoid while taking this medication?
1. All fruit juices 2. Co Q10 supplements 3. Grapefruit juice 4. Grape juice