Why should the nursing assistant report observations in an objective manner?
What will be an ideal response?
By reporting objectively, the nursing assistant is stating facts and not personal opinions; opinions may not be correct.
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A patient returned from a procedure and has vital sign measurements ordered every hour. The patient's blood pressure has dropped from 132/82 mm Hg an hour ago to 90/66 mm Hg. What action by the nurse is most appropriate?
a. Take the vital signs again in another hour. b. Document the findings in the patient's chart. c. Have another nurse recheck the vital signs. d. Plan to take the vital signs more often.
A four year old child is seen in the emergency department for multiple tick bites over the abdomen and lower extremities. The child is most at risk for developing which communicable disease?
1. Plague. 2. Malaria. 3. Rocky Mountain spotted fever. 4. Rabies.
To help a woman reduce the severity of nausea caused by morning sickness, the nurse might suggest that she:
a. Try a tart food or drink such as lemonade or salty foods such as potato chips. b. Drink plenty of fluids early in the day. c. Brush her teeth immediately after eating. d. Never snack before bedtime.
The nurse is assessing an older adult patient who reports dry skin and itching. Which term will the nurse use when documenting the occurrence of itching?
1) Pruritus 2) Ectropion 3) Varicosity 4) Atrophy