A client who used to work as a nurse asks, "Why is the hospital using a 'fancy new IV' without a needle? That seems expensive." How does the nurse respond?
A. "OSHA, the government, requires us to use this new type of IV."
B. "These systems are designed to save time, not money."
C. "They minimize health care workers' exposures to contaminated needles."
D. "They minimize your exposure to contaminated needles."
Ans: C. "They minimize health care workers' exposures to contaminated needles."
You might also like to view...
A patient is being treated for a systemic fungal infection with amphotericin B [Abelcet] and will be discharged home from the hospital to complete every other day infusions of the medication for 6 to 8 weeks
The nurse provides discharge teaching before dismissal. Which statement by the patient indicates a need for further teaching? a. "I may experience headaches and pain in my lower back, legs, and abdomen." b. "I may need to take potassium supple-ments while taking this drug." c. "I should take acetaminophen and di-phenhydramine before each infusion." d. "I will need to have blood drawn for se-rum creatinine and BUN levels every 3 to 4 days."
The nurse assesses a client receiving chemotherapy for lung cancer and notes red swollen mucous membranes and open sores in the mouth. The client reports mouth pain and difficulty swallowing. Which action does the nurse perform first?
a. Document the size of the sores. b. Perform mouth hygiene. c. Have the client rinse his or her mouth. d. Call the health care provider and hold chemotherapy.
A nurse can conduct research funded by a health-related organization as part of a course of study in a Ph.D. program
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
An x-ray of the ankle was performed on Daniel Way on December 16. Dr. Eberly interpreted the x-ray and dictated his impression, which then became part of the hospital's electronic health record. This impression is ________________________ data.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).