What are two ways a nursing assistant can help a patient feel more confident and relaxed prior to surgery?
What will be an ideal response?
Answers may include: perform your work efficiently, explain
every procedure you perform and encourage the patient to assist
when possible, give all your attention to the patient and be
available whenever he or she needs assistance, listen to the
patient's fears or concerns and remain calm if the patient
becomes upset, and express interest in the patient's surgery
and the outcome.
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While reviewing the white blood cell count differential for a patient, the nurse notes that the basophil count is elevated. What does this laboratory value indicate to the nurse?
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The patient ambulates with two axillary crutches, and the nurse notes that the patient's weight is resting on the axilla. Which should the nurse do to prevent patient injury?
a. Document that the patient is using the crutches properly. b. Encourage the patient to minimize the weight on the axilla. c. Fit the patient for crutches while he or she wears shoes. d. Increase the layer of padding to the top of the crutches.
A nurse at a teen outreach center for pregnant mothers is discussing dental care with patients. Pertinent information for the nurse to teach about would be: (Select all that apply.)
1. Cleaning the infant's teeth with cool, wet washcloths at least every day. 2. Bottles can be given in order for the infant to fall asleep and will not cause damage to the teeth. 3. Juice should not be provided because it increases tooth decay. 4. Providing teething rings can help reduce the pain of teething. 5. Brushing of teeth should only occur every few days.