What should the nurse be diligent in to provide a safe environment for the patient?
a. Keeping a light on at night to prevent falls
b. Hand hygiene between patient contacts
c. Regulating the temperature to avoid drafts
d. Changing the bed linen to diminish microorganisms
ANS: B
One of the most important actions is hand hygiene before caring for another patient.
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a. Administer sleeping medication. b. Perform most activities for the client. c. Increase the client's oxygen during activity. d. Pace activities, allowing for adequate rest.
Which of the following activities is the central element that differentiates case management from other types of care?
1. Coordinating one episode of care across multiple treatment settings 2. Preventing re-hospitalization 3. Focusing treatment goals in the most restrictive setting 4. Advocating for clients requiring extensive services
The nurse is seeking supervision regarding the use of self-disclosure with a client who has anxiety. Which response by the nurse most accurately reflects an understanding of the therapeutic use of self-disclosure?
1. "There are really few circumstances in which it is appropriate for nurses to use self-disclosure with clients." 2. "Nurses who disclose personal information must first undergo psychotherapy to prevent over-disclosure." 3. "I can use self-disclosure with any client as long as it doesn't take the focus away from the client." 4. "I will first ask myself whether what I am going to disclose meets the client's needs or just my own needs."
A nurse anticipates the use of a sedative and hypnotic for which of the following? Select all that apply
A) Headache B) Status epilepticus C) Preoperative sedation D) Insomnia E) Hypertension