A nurse is caring for a client with sepsis. Which of the following should the nurse monitor closely to determine if disseminated intravascular coagulation has occurred in the client?
A) The client's mental status C) The client's appetite and food intake
B) The client's vital signs D) The client's skin color
D
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Which describes the difference between total patient care and primary nursing?
1. One RN is accountable for the nursing care of one client for the duration of the hospital stay. 2. The fewest number of nurses are assigned to one client during the hospital stay. 3. One RN communicates with the physician and family members of the client. 4. One RN completes all tasks related to the care required by the client.
The nurse is working with family caregivers of clients with Alzheimer disease. The nurse should encourage the family members to:
1. eat out a lot to decrease the workload of cooking. 2. do not project negative feelings to each other. 3. investigate the possibility of respite care. 4. set your expectations high.
A physician orders an enema to effect rapid colonic emptying in a patient who is experiencing severe abdominal cramping due to constipation. What type of solution would be best suited to this patient's needs?
A) Large-volume cleansing enema with hypotonic solution B) Small-volume cleansing enema with hypotonic solution C) Small-volume cleansing enema with isotonic solution D) Large-volume cleansing enema with oil
When transferring a patient, introduce the patient to any new roommate(s) and to the new nursing team
True False