How many ways does The Joint Commission require a patient to be uniquely identified to ensure the safe administration of medications
What will be an ideal response?
The Joint Commission requires that patients be identified with at least two unique identifiers such as name and date of birth, or name and patient ID number. It may not be the room number.
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The nursing student recognizes which of the following lifespan considerations is an appropriate action in the client interview for adolescents and older adults
1. Ask children questions even if parents present 2. Ask the client if the interview should be private 3. Conduct the interview when the client is rested and most alert 4. Assess hearing ability
The nurse is providing patient education for patients preparing to receive renal transplants. The nurse discusses the pros and cons of using cyclosporine (Sandimmune) to prevent allograft rejec-tion
Which statement by one of the patients best demonstrates understanding of cyclosporine? "Cyclosporine does not a. cause renal damage." b. increase the risk of infection." c. not suppress bone marrow." d. cause hypertension."
When comparing economic status of victims of child abuse the nurse understands that which of the following is true?
a. Children from extremely poor homes are 3 times more likely to be sexually abused than children from privileged homes. b. Children from privileged homes are 5 times more likely to be sexually abused than children from extremely poor homes. c. Children from extremely poor homes are 18 times more likely to be sexually abused than children from privileged homes. d. There is no difference in the number of children who are sexually abused, whether from extremely poor homes or privileged homes.
A nurse is implementing a one-on-one suicide observation level with a client diagnosed with major depressive disorder. The client states, "I'm feeling a lot better, so you can stop watching me. I have taken up too much of your time already."
Which is the best nursing reply? A. "I really appreciate your concern but I have been ordered to continue to watch you." B. "Because we are concerned about your safety, we will continue to observe you." C. "I am glad you are feeling better. The treatment team will consider your request." D. "I will forward you request to your psychiatrist because it is his decision."