A nurse in the CCU must assess a cardiac patient's fluid status. Which of the following is the best method for him to use?
A) Having the patient measure and record all liquids taken in and all urine excreted
B) Weighing the patient daily
C) Pulse oximetry
D) Radionuclide ventriculography
B
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Which situation is an example of reverse delegation?
1. The nurse manager asks the staff nurse to attend an in-service on a new product. 2. The nursing supervisor asks the nurse manager to attend a meeting with the physicians. 3. The licensed practical nurse asks the nurse manager to administer insulin to her client. 4. The staff nurse asks the licensed practical nurse to record intake and output in his client's charts.
The nurse is providing instructions to a patient diagnosed with renal cancer regarding when to call for help after discharge. Which statement by the patient indicates that teaching has been successful?
1. "I should call my physician if I experience new bleeding from any site." 2. "I should call my physician if I have an oral temperature higher than 100.5° F." 3. "I should call my physician if I have an episode of diarrhea." 4. "I should call my physician if I experience an occasional headache."
The nurse provides teaching for the client who is prescribed medication for hypothyroidism. Which client response indicates the client understands the instructions?
a. "This medication probably will help me gain weight." b. "I should only take my medication when the resting pulse over 100 bpm." c. "It may take several weeks before I reach a euthroid state." d. "Once I feel better, I can take my medication just when I need it."
The nurse understands the benefits of Computerized Provider Order Entry (CPOE) when stating:
a. "CPOE does not change the process of patient care.". b. "CPOE averts problems with hand-written orders.". c. "CPOE benefits only the nurses in the health care system.". d. "CPOE benefits only the pharmacists in the health care system.".