The nurse is caring for clients on an oncology unit. Which neutropenia precautions should be implemented?
1. Hold all venipuncture sites for at least 5 minutes
2. Limit fresh fruits and flowers
3. Place all clients in reverse isolation
4. Have the clients use a soft-bristle toothbrush
2. Limit fresh fruits and flowers
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The electronic medical record committee is preparing information to share during a major stockholder's meeting. Which should the committee use to ensure that the content is valid? Select all that apply.
A) Perform a general Google search. B) Look for the URAC symbol of accreditation. C) Find material supported by manufacturers of health-related software. D) Use material approved by the Health on the Net Foundation (HON). E) Search on the Department of Health and Human Services (HSS) website.
An organization is uploading client information into the database to use for training on the health information system. What must be done with this information before training begins?
A) Categorize according to health problem. B) Delete all client-identifying information. C) Ensure for a wide selection of treatments. D) Subdivide according to healthcare provider.
A mother is concerned about her ability to perform in her new role. She is quite anxious and refuses to leave the postpartum unit. To offer effective client care, a nurse should recognize which information about this type of crisis?
A. This type of crisis is precipitated by unexpected external stressors. B. This type of crisis is precipitated by preexisting psychopathology. C. This type of crisis is precipitated by an acute response to an external situational stressor. D. This type of crisis is precipitated by normal life-cycle transitions that overwhelm the client.
A client pregnant with twins asks if the pregnancy will be uncomplicated. How should the nurse respond to this client?
1. "The perinatal mortality rate for monoamniotic siblings is 50%." 2. "Twins are less likely to have complications than are singleton births." 3. "Spontaneously conceived twins are less likely to develop complications." 4. "Primiparous women pregnant with twins are less likely to develop complications."