What is the difference between a surgical bed and an open bed?
What will be an ideal response?
An open bed is a closed bed that is opened by folding the top
linens back. A surgical bed is prepared for a patient who is
returning to the unit from surgery. The bed is at stretcher height
and its covers are fanfolded to the far side.
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The Quality Improvement director is reviewing the number of medication errors that occurred in a skilled nursing facility over the last month. The total number of medication doses provided equals 625,500
The total number of medication errors was 7. If using the Six Sigma statistical measure to limit defects to 3.4 per million opportunities, what should be the goal for the number of medication errors for this care area? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number.)
A client who expects to lose a foot as a result of diabetes mellitus would experience what type of loss?
a. situational c. anticipated b. maturational d. perceived
A client develops a severe case of generalized scabies. The nurse should instruct the client to:
a. apply lindane (Kwell) topically to the entire body at bedtime b. change bed linens daily c. treat only those family members who have symptoms d. use cold water to wash all underclothing, bed linens, and bath linens
The nurse is performing an admission assessment on a forensic client. Which of the following would be most important for the nurse to include when explaining the purpose of the assessment to the client?
A) "This is just a routine assessment, and we will be discussing specific events that have led to you being admitted to this unit." B) "I will be asking you questions so we can determine how to best meet your needs." C) "It is important during this initial assessment that you relate the specific details of the crimes of your case so we can effectively treat you." D) "I will be asking you questions that will focus on mental health and behavioral issues rather than on the specific details of any crimes associated with your case."