A nursing assistant should not assist patients with removing and cleaning dentures
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
F
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A hospital patient has a large, superficial wound on her elbow that was the result of shearing action when she was moved up in her bed
The patient's husband mentions that the wound looks infected and irritated because the wound bed is completely red. Which of the following responses would be inappropriate? A) "Even though it is red, it doesn't mean that the wound is infected." B) "The red areas show that there is enough circulation to facilitate healing." C) "Those are fresh blood vessels that are a sign of healthy healing." D) "A thin sheet of blood clotting is actually desirable and not a sign that your wife's wound is infected."
Following valve replacement surgery, the patient is instructed to notify the health care provider if fever, increased heart rate, fatigue, malaise, anorexia, weight loss, headache, chills, and/or night sweats occur
What is the nurse's rationale for this instruction? 1. These are manifestation of valve rejection. 2. These are manifestations of the type of heart failure associated with valve replacement. 3. These findings suggest that the patient is having a myocardial infarction. 4. These findings are manifestations of infective endocarditis.
The ear canal is routinely irrigated before otoscopic exam
A) True B) False
Medications known to contribute to constipation include all of the following except
A. Stimulant laxatives B. Anticholinergic drugs C. Broad-spectrum antibiotics D. Iron