The nurse admits a client in the afternoon who has significant body odor. What is the initial action by the nurse?
1. Bathe the client.
2. Delegate the bath to the unlicensed assistive personnel.
3. Provide hygiene supplies and instruct the client to bathe.
4. Assess the client, including culture, history, and personal hygiene preferences.
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Rationale: The initial action of the nurse should be to learn more about the client, including culture, history, and personal preference. It is possible that the client's physical condition might exclude the option of an immediate bath. The client is not an inanimate object to be told what to do or bathed without choice or input.
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A) "It's prudent to administer a small dose of epinephrine if you want to prevent a future reaction." B) "Only use your EpiPen if you've tried oral medications and they've been ineffective." C) "The thigh is usually the ideal place to inject the EpiPen." D) "Keep administering repeated doses of epinephrine until your child's symptoms abate."
Rehabilitation is designed to meet the client's __________ and long-term needs
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
An RN asks a nurse educator how long graduate studies in nursing informatics have been available. The nurse educator explains that the first master's programs in nursing informatics was established at the University of Maryland in:
a. 1989 c. 1994 b. 1992 d. 1998
When conducting informant interviews in a small community, the nurse would most likely contact
a. The state department of health for death records b. A local priest for congregation information c. Surrounding communities for crime comparison d. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for illnesses in the area