The phrase "Do no harm" was first expressed by Florence Nightingale in the mid-1800s
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
ANS: F
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a. apply baby powder generously to keep baby dry. b. cleanse perineum from front to back. c. use scented soap to make baby smell good. d. partially submerge head in water when shampooing.
After dopamine is administered to a patient who has been hypotensive, which indicator would the nurse use to judge a successful response?
1. Decrease in pulse and blood pressure 2. Increase in urine output 3. Weight gain 4. Improved gastric motility
The nurse is preparing to administer a single-dose packet of fosfomycin to a patient diagnosed with a UTI. When preparing this medication, the nurse will
a. pour contents into a soufflé cup and administer by mouth. b. mix with 3 mL of normal saline and inject subcutaneously. c. pour contents into 90 mL of juice, stir, and administer by mouth. d. mix contents with 120 mL of water and administer by mouth.
Falls are particularly dangerous for someone in this patient's situation
Why?