The nurse assesses which patient as being at the highest risk for poisoning related to mixing garden chemicals?
a. The patient who has Parkinson disease with hand tremors
b. The patient who has low vision or uses magnifying glasses
c. The patient who has hearing impairment or wears hearing aid
d. The patient who has osteoarthritis or using a wheeled walker
A
The patient with hand tremors is at greatest risk because of the potential for inaccurate mixing and spillage.
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A) Obtain blood and sputum cultures on admission and 2 days after admission. B) Initiate intravenous antibiotic therapy within 8 hours after admission. C) Administer intravenous antibiotics for 7 full days. D) Initiate antibiotics only after culture results are known.
A female patient is diagnosed with a right stroke. The patient is now experiencing hemianopsia. How might the nurse help the patient manage her potential sensory and perceptional difficulties?
A) Keep the lighting in the patient's room low. B) Place the patient's clock on the affected side. C) Approach the patient on the side the vision impaired. D) Place the patient's extremities where she can see them.
To prevent burns, parents of toddlers should be taught:
a. Do not leave the bathroom when hot water is running b. Teach the child to turn on the hot water first c. Heat everything in the microwave d. Turn the pot handles toward the front of the stove
How can a nurse manager advance EBP as part of evaluating his or her staff?
a. Set a good example with own behavior. b. Clearly outline goals for the team. c. Use performance criteria related to EBP. d. Participate in QI initiatives.