The following procedures have been ordered and implemented for a hospitalized patient. Which procedure carries the greatest risk for a nosocomial infection?
A) enema C) heat lamp
B) intramuscular injections D) urinary catheterization
D
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a. Apply assessment and cultural data. b. Support the elder's cultural patterns. c. Increase specific cultural knowledge. d. Assess any strengths and weaknesses.
Find the amount to administer: ______________. Ordered: Tapazole 15 mg po 4 times a day. On hand:
Tapazole 5 mg tablets. A. 4 tablets B. 2 tablets C. 5 tablets D. 3 tablets
A nursing manager for a cardiac unit wishes to improve collaborative teamwork to improve patient care outcomes. Which action by the manager would best accomplish this goal?
a. Create permanent nurse–aide work groups. b. Formulate nurse–cardiologist work teams. c. Implement daily multidisciplinary rounds. d. Require face-to-face reports between nurses.
A telemetry monitor technician notifies a nurse that the patient in room 223 has a poor tracing. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
1. Move the code cart closer to the patient's room. 2. Go to the patient's room and check the patient's status. 3. Instruct the technician to call a code. 4. Report to the nursing station to view the tracing.