Which normal skin variation might be noted when assessing an older adult patient's skin?
1) Increased moisture
2) Decreased turgor
3) Increased temperature
4) Decreased texture
ANS: 4
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The nurse is preparing a client to be discharged from the acute care facility. The appropriate healthcare professional to initiate the discharge process is:
1. The nurse. 2. The social worker. 3. The physician. 4. The nurse manager.
Which action by the nurse manager best reflects the element of support in the empowered workplace?
1. Involving the staff in evaluating patient outcomes 2. Providing the staff with frequent and timely feedback on their performance 3. Advocating for appropriate staffing ratios based on patient acuity and mix of staff 4. Informing the staff that the hospital will be undergoing some administrative changes soon
A mother brings her 4-month-old in for an exam because he has been vomiting for 12 hours. Which of the following is a good assessment of hydration status?
A) Skin turgor B) Fontanels C) Number of wet diapers per day D) All of the above
The ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses recognizes that confidentiality:
a. flows from respect for persons and is an absolute requirement in all situations. b. is restricted to legal regulations and definitions. c. is not absolute and may be modified to protect the patient or other innocent people. d. None of the above