A nurse is administering an anti-inflammatory medication to a patient who has severe rheumatoid arthritis. Which of the following would the nurse question if ordered by the physician?
A) Oral antidiabetic agent
B) Oral anticoagulant
C) Antihypertensive agent
D) Antibiotic
B
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Physical and chemical restraints are appropriately used when
a. All other treatments or interventions have been unsuccessful in promoting resident safety and health b. The physician orders the physical or chemical restraint c. The resident has a chronic mental illness that has significantly compromised his or her ability to follow directions during care d. The resident refuses to participate in his or her care
A nurse is working with a student on the pediatric unit caring for patients in contact isolation for infectious diarrhea. Which action by the student warrants intervention by the nurse?
A. Changes gloves, performs hand hygiene after touching a contaminated site B. Performs hand hygiene with alcohol-based rubs after caring for patients C. Uses an alcohol-based hand sanitizer prior to putting on gloves D. Washes her hands with soap and hot water when they are visibly soiled
A patient who is agitated and aggressive has threatened two staff members. After other less invasive interventions fail, the nurse calls the physician and obtains an order to physically restrain the patient
Which statement regarding restraint use is correct? 1. The patient must be assessed every 6 hours. 2. The order must be written as "PRN confusion." 3. The doctor must assess the patient every other day. 4. The patient must be educated about the use of restraints.
An Asian American client tells a nurse that he is concerned about yin and yang in his health care. Which nursing intervention observes the understanding of yin and yang?
A) Balancing hot with cold B) Providing numerous herbs C) Limiting meals to rice, vegetables, and fish D) Incorporating activity with other therapy