A nurse is caring for a pregnant client diagnosed with listeriosis. The nurse is concerned about which symptoms? Select all that apply.
A) Stillbirth
B) Spontaneous abortion
C) Septicemia
D) Brain defects
E) Meningitis
A) Stillbirth
B) Spontaneous abortion
C) Septicemia
E) Meningitis
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How would the nurse instruct a patient with Parkinson disease to improve activity level?
a. To use a soft mattress to relax the spine b. To walk with a shuffling gait to avoid tripping c. To walk with hands clasped behind back to help balance d. To sit in hard chair with arms for posture control
The nurse is caring for a child involved in an automobile accident whose family has been informed that the child is brain dead. Which of the following teachings might the nurse provide the family regarding organ donation?
A) The nurse should ask about organ donation when the family is informed of their child's condition. B) The nurse should explain that written consent is necessary for the organ donation. C) The nurse should make sure the parents know that procurement of organs may mar their child's appearance. D) The nurse should make sure the parents know that they will be responsible for expenses related to organ procurement.
The nurse is discharging an older adult client home from the emergency department (ED) after an acute episode of angina. What should the nurse do to ensure client safety upon discharge? (Select all that apply.)
a. Reconcile the client's prescription and over-the-counter medications b. Screen the client for functional and cogni-tive abilities, as well as risk for falls c. Consult physical therapy to organize for home health services d. Arrange for the client's car keys to be taken to prevent an accident e. Review discharge instructions with the client and a family member
An incident report is completed as a result of the pharmacy sending the wrong medication to the unit, even though the medication wasn't administered. Why would the nurse initiate an incident report?
a. To make sure that the pharmacy was blamed for the error and not the nurse b. To help the pharmacy identify risks and prevent this situation from occurring again c. To prevent the hospital from a medical malpractice suit d. To get the healthcare provider's atten-tion about ordering medications