The nurse is concerned about a client's slowly healing corneal ulcer because such an injury can lead to
a. cataract formation.
b. perforation of the anterior chamber.
c. retinal detachment.
d. secondary glaucoma.
D
Slowly healing corneal injuries may lead to secondary glaucoma.
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The nurse spends a great deal of time in the room of a dying 12-year-old because the nurse knows that most children are aware of their condition and want the nurse to:
a. keep them clean. b. help them eat. c. care about them. d. keep them comfortable.
What is the primary value of evidence-based nursing practice?
a. Implementing the most cost-effective nursing practices when providing patient care b. Incorporating research findings with clinical expertise when individualizing patient care c. Separating nursing research as unique from the research of other disciplines d. Developing new nursing theories to promote the growth of nursing science
A 70-year-old client being admitted to a skilled nursing unit tells the interviewing nurse that he cannot remember anyone ever suggesting that he receive the pneumococcal vaccine. Which of the following interventions should the nurse implement?
1. During the admission interview, educate the client on the benefits of the vaccination in preventing pneumococcal meningitis. 2. Tell the client that while the risk of developing pneumococcal meningitis is low, he should consider the vaccination. 3. Inform the health care provider that the client needs to be informed regarding vaccination against pneumococcal meningitis. 4. Offer to provide the client with written information regarding the risks and benefits of the pneumococcal vaccine.
A nurse has taught the patient how to use crutches. The patient went up and down the stairs using crutches with no difficulties. Which information will the nurse use for the "I" in PIE charting?
a. Patient went up and down stairs b. Deficient knowledge regarding crutches c. Demonstrated use of crutches d. Used crutches with no difficulties