Tommy is 6 years old and diabetic. When planning care with Tommy and his parent(s), you
A) Involve Tommy in decisions about his diet
B) Tell Tommy what he can and cannot eat
C) Tell his parents what "special" desserts and snacks are "good" for him
D) Tell Tommy that he is "different" from his friends
A
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a. Heart rate and respiratory rate b. Coordination and posture c. Reflex movement d. Movement and speech
Which of the following best describes the primary conclusion of the report To Err Is Human: Building a Safer Health System?
a. Hospital staffing must be improved to focus on safety rather than cost containment. b. Quality of care and medical error are not easily defined. c. Patients must recognize that care providers are human and errors will occasionally be made. d. System failures are resulting in an incredible amount of harm from medical errors.
A nurse is helping another nurse fasten the knot of the cover gown before assisting a colleague with a dressing change. Which of the following advantages does a cover gown offer?
A) It decomposes easily with other biodegradable items. B) Its snug-fitting wristbands avoid contaminating the forearms. C) Its loose-fitting waist straps avoid contaminating the waist. D) It is durable enough to be used for the duration of the nurse's shift.
Use sterile technique when caring for an artificial eye.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)