A nursing intervention to assist the patient with a nursing diagnosis of Sleep pattern disturbance related to the loss of spouse and fear of nightmares should be to:
A) administer sleeping medication per order
B) refer the patient to psychologist or psychotherapist
C) have the patient complete a detailed sleep pattern assessment
D) sit with the patient and encourage verbalization of feelings
D) sit with the patient and encourage verbalization of feelings
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Before administering enteral feeding, the nurse can ensure proper tube placement by
a. asking the client to swallow. b. auscultating the stomach as 10 ml of water is injected. c. extracting stomach contents from the tube. d. holding the end of the tube under water to check for bubbling.
An older adult client recovering from septic shock is preparing for discharge home. What information should be included in the teaching plan for this client?
A. Clean your toothbrush daily. B. Avoid using antimicrobial soaps. C. Wash your hands after changing pet litter boxes. D. Bathe your groin, armpits, and genital areas once daily.
Which organization would the hospital management team contact to pursue certification as a Magnet hospital?
1. Magnet Recognition Program 2. American National Magnet Commission 3. The Joint Commission 4. American Medical Association
Which preventive actions by the nurse will help limit the development of systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS) in patients admitted to the hospital (select all that apply)?
a. Use aseptic technique when caring for invasive lines or devices. b. Ambulate postoperative patients as soon as possible after surgery. c. Remove indwelling urinary catheters as soon as possible after surgery. d. Advocate for parenteral nutrition for patients who cannot take oral feedings. e. Administer prescribed antibiotics within 1 hour for patients with possible sepsis.