It is necessary to hold the thermometer in place when taking an axillary temperature.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
True
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The nurse is caring for a client who is recovering from abdominal surgery. Which goal statement is most appropriate for the nurse to include in this client's plan of care?
1. The client will verbalize pain relief using an intensity rating in 4 hours. 2. The client will state that he feels fine in 4 hours. 3. The nurse will observe fewer signs of pain in the client's demeanor. 4. The nurse will reevaluate the client's pain level every 2 hours.
The nurse is preparing to administer an IV fat emulsion simultaneously with parenteral nutrition (PN). What approach to the administration of a fat emulsion is appropriate?
A) IV fat emulsions may be infused simultaneously with PN through a Y-connector close to the infusion site and should not be filtered. B) The nurse should prepare for placement of another IV line, as IV fat emulsions may not be infused simultaneously through the line used for PN. C) IV fat emulsions may be infused simultaneously with PN through a Y-connector close to the infusion site after running the emulsion through a filter. D) The IV fat emulsions can be piggy-backed into any existing IV solution that is infusing.
Karen is a 31-year-old first-time mother who has just been diagnosed with postpartum depression
Which of the following nurses is most likely to determine whether Karen meets the inpatient admission criteria established by her health maintenance organization? A) Quality assurance nurse B) Discharge planner C) Psychiatric home care nurse D) Utilization review nurse
Which of the following is defined as the gold standard of evidence in evidence-based practice?
1. Research 2. Randomized clinical trials 3. Best practices 4. Community development model