The patient should wear a hospital gown with snap closures when an aquathermia blanket is used
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
False
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The nurse is assessing a postoperative client that reports a pain level of 10 on a 1 to 10 scale. The client is grimacing and appears anxious. Which of the following actions should the nurse perform first?
1. Administer pain medication if it has been longer than the ordered interval. 2. Offer to call the pastoral service to provide spiritual counseling. 3. Obtain an order for an anti-anxiety medication. 4. Call the family to come in and stay with the client.
All of the following are used in the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality's (AHRQ) description of a culture of safety EXCEPT
A. Acceptance of mistakes as a cost of doing business B. A blame-free environment C. Encouragement of collaboration across ranks and disciplines D. Organizational commitment to provide resources necessary for safe care
A nurse walks into a client's room and finds him having difficulty breathing and complaining of chest pain. He has bradycardia and hypotension. What should the nurse do next?
A) Take vital signs again in 15 to 30 minutes. B) Document the data and report it later. C) Ask the client if he is anxious or afraid. D) Report findings to the physician immediately.
A client was in a motor vehicle crash where he sustained injury to his spinal cord that has resulted in difficulty with balance and holding his posture. Which should the nurse suggest the client consider?
1. Animal-assisted therapy 2. Hypnotherapy 3. Chelation therapy 4. Detoxification