The knee-chest position is commonly used for older adults
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
F
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The nurse is teaching family members of a child getting ready for discharge how to administer medication to the child via a G-tube. The nurse created a nursing care plan with the diagnosis: knowledge deficit medication administration per G-tube
The most appropriate outcome for this goal would be that prior to discharge, the family: 1. Understands how to administer the medication. 2. Is able to give a return demonstration. 3. Repeats the instructions. 4. Administers the medication through the G-tube.
The emergency department (ED) has seen an increase in violent behavior over the past year. The manager has voiced concerns to the chief nurse officer (CNO) regarding the safety of the ED staff
What should be done as a first step in addressing this issue? 1. The manager should consult with local law enforcement. 2. The CNO should review the management of violent incidents procedure policy. 3. The CNO should discuss the matter with hospital security. 4. The CNO should have the manager discuss the matter with the ED staff.
The nurse is initiating IV therapy for an adult client who requires IV fluid infusion for 2-3 days and might require blood administration
Which would the nurse choose as the best option for IV catheterization? 1. Butterfly 2. Huber needle 3. Angiocatheter 4. Implantable venous access device
Ms. Harding is being evaluated for outcomes of her pain interventions. Which set of facts demonstrates that Ms. Harding has met the goals for successful pain intervention?
A. Ms. Harding reports pain is relieved or reduced. Overall discomfort is not relieved. She is not satisfied with management. All vital signs are on the low end of normal. Pulse oximetry remains over 92%. She is not experiencing or is managing any medication side effects. B. Ms. Harding reports pain is relieved or reduced. Overall discomfort is relieved. She is satisfied with management. All vital signs are within normal limits (WNL). Pulse oximetry remains over 95%. She is not experiencing or is managing any medication side effects. C. Ms. Harding reports pain is not relieved. Overall discomfort is somewhat relieved. She is unsure if she is satisfied with management. All vital signs are within normal limits (WNL). Pulse oximetry remains over 90%. She is not experiencing or is managing any medication side effects. D. Ms. Harding reports pain is relieved or reduced. Overall discomfort is varying in relief. She is satisfied with management. All vital signs are within normal limits (WNL). Pulse oximetry remains over 90%.