When assessing the patient's risk for hearing loss, it is important to ask about the history of exposure to noise. What related patient teaching would be important? (Select all that apply.)
A) Types of noise to avoid
B) Types of protective equipment used
C) Instructions for the use of protective ear equipment
D) Length of time to limit protective equipment
E) Effectiveness of protective equipment
B, C, E
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The nurse is planning care for a group of patients. Which of the following activities may be delegated to unlicensed assistive personnel?
a. Analysis of the patient's physical condition b. Morning vital signs, height, and weight. c. Evaluation of whether colostomy drainage is normal d. Determining patient readiness for postsurgical learning
A student nurse is assisting a patient who is ambulating with a new walker. Which of the following is appropriate information for student nurse to provide to the patient?
a. "The top of the walker should line up with the crease on the inside of your elbows." b. "You should walk behind the walker to maintain balance." c. "You should lean forward over the walker to maintain balance." d. "When walking, you should take a step, move the walker forward, and take anoth-er step."
The nurse researcher has traveled across country to a library that holds historical documents significant to the study topic. What should the researcher do first?
1. Find a good study table to use while working. 2. Walk around the library, looking for the documents. 3. Consult with one of the librarians. 4. Look for the library's card catalog.
When a resident's family complains that their mother is receiving inferior care in the extended care facility, which action should the LPN/LVN charge nurse initially take?
a. Gently explain that Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) would not permit giving inferior care. b. Mention that the staff is overworked and would be glad for the family's assistance. c. Ask the family to be specific and give examples of "inferior care" the mother has received. d. Tell the family that their reaction is based on guilt because of their need to place their mother in an extended care facility.