The nursing assistant makes valuable ____________________ of the patient's skin and general condition at bath time.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
observations
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The nurse is working in the Emergency Department, and is gathering data from the parent about the injured child. Which of the following questions would the nurse ask in a directive interview?
1. "What allergies does your child have?" 2. "What are your concerns about the child?" 3. "Is there someone I can call for you?" 4. "I see that you are upset. Can you tell me about it?"
Minimal data set (MDS)
A) is performed only at the time of admission to a long-term care facility. B) has no connection to Medicare or Medicaid. C) includes a core set of screening, clinical, and functional measures used in client assessment. D) does not address the client's prescribed medications.
Proper assessment of the postpartum uterine fundus should include which of the following? Select all that apply
A) A boggy fundus should be massaged in a circular pattern. B) The fundus should be about the size of a baseball, and firm. C) Document fundal position relative to the umbilicus. D) Begin at the symphysis pubis, and gently massagein a superior direction on the fundus. E) Have the woman empty her bladder.
You discover a patient in respiratory arrest; you should
A) place the patient on his side. B) apply gloves and PPE before proceeding. C) position a pillow beneath the patient's head. D) call for immediate help.