When changing a central venous dressing, the nurse understands that the rationale to prevent complications such as infection include:
a. explaining the procedure to the client
b. the use of aseptic dressing changes
c. the use of medical asepsis for dressing changes
d. the development of systemic infection
B
Changing a central venous dressing using regular aseptic dressing changes help decrease the possibility of infections at the insertion site and systemically.
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a. The nursing assistant is using simple language. b. The nursing assistant is avoiding jerky movements. c. The nursing assistant is avoiding sudden movements. d. The nursing assistant is pulling the patient across bed linens.
A primary health care provider prescribes phenytoin to be administered parenterally to a client with a seizure disorder. The nurse prepares the drug to be given by which method?
A) Intradermally B) Subcutaneously C) Intramuscularly D) Intravenously
The computerized clinical documentation system installed in a healthcare organization has a feature that alerts staff to potential safety hazards. Which computer message should the nurse interpret as a safety warning when providing patient care?
1. Warning: Scan the bar code on the item before using for patient care 2. Warning: Click on automatic calculation before leaving the graphic sheet section 3. Warning: Leaving the computer unattended for 1 minute will result in data not being saved 4. Warning: Administering this medication exceeds the maximum safe amount of acetaminophen
What should the discharge plan for a school-age child with sickle cell disease include?
a. Restricting the child's participation in outside activities b. Administering aspirin for pain or fever c. Limiting the child's interaction with peers d. Administering penicillin daily as ordered