The most frequent types of sentinel events as tracked by The Joint Commission during 2011, 2012, and 2013 included all of the following EXCEPT
A. Hospital-acquired infection
B. Wrong site, wrong patient, or wrong procedure
C. Unintended retention of a foreign body
D. Delay in treatment
ANS: A
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1. orchitis. 2. epididymitis. 3. urethritis. 4. cystitis.
A postpartum patient has just received a rubella vaccination. The patient demonstrates understanding of the teaching associated with administration of this vaccine when she states:
1. "I will need another vaccination in 3 months." 2. "I must avoid getting pregnant for 1 month." 3. "This will prevent me from getting chickenpox." 4. "This will protect my newborn from getting the measles."
When implementing nursing care, what should the nurse instruct the client and family about laxative use?
1. A side effect of stool softeners is abdominal cramping. 2. Dependence on laxatives can cause constipation. 3. Stool softeners are appropriately used to treat constipation. 4. Laxatives are never harmful because they are available over the counter and should be used anytime the client feels the need to have a bowel movement.
List five situations in which you would not take an oral temperature.
What will be an ideal response?