The acidity of certain body fluids, such as perspiration and saliva, slows the growth of microorganisms.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
True
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As a nurse manager, you know that the satisfaction of patients is critical in making QI decisions. You propose to circulate a questionnaire to discharged patients, asking about their experiences on your unit
Your supervisor cautions you to also consider other sources of data for decisions because: a. The return rate on patient questionnaires is frequently low. b. Patients are rarely reliable sources about their own hospital experiences. c. Hospital experiences are frequently ob-scured by pain, analgesics, and other fac-tors affecting awareness. d. Patients are reliable sources about their own experiences but are limited in their ability to gauge clinical competence of staff.
A patient in a skilled nursing facility is losing weight. What can the nurse do to determine the patient's daily oral intake?
A) Conduct a complete nutrition history. B) Analyze the patient's intake record. C) Have the patient complete a 24-hour food diary. D) Ask the patient to complete a 2-day food diary.
While performing a physical examination during a well-child check on a 6-month-old infant, the nurse hears a loud machinery murmur
Identify the area on the child's chest where this abnormal heart sound can best be heard. (Place cursor on the correct area and click.)
What do the solids of elimination consist of? Select all that apply.
A) Mucus B) Undigested food C) Undigested dietary fiber D) Protein E) Cholesterol