What risk factor does using a draw sheet prevent or minimize?
What will be an ideal response?
Friction. Friction is an insult that occurs as the skin slides against a surface, as with repositioning. It is
most frequent with individuals who cannot lift sufficiently during position change.
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In evaluating dietary teaching for a client with chemotherapy-induced neutropenia, the nurse becomes concerned when the client makes which food choice?
a. Fruit salad b. Applesauce c. Steamed broccoli d. Baked potato
A client is diagnosed with a urinary tract infection and is ordered to receive 160 mg trimethoprim/200 mg sulfamethoxazole. Based on the physician's order, what is the highest priority nursing intervention?
a. Call the pharmacist to clarify the order. b. Call the physician to clarify the order. c. Give the medication as ordered. d. Hold the dosage to prevent anaphylaxis.
The union has a security clause that requires all new employees to join the union. The security clause states that all members must maintain their memberships during the duration of the contract. This is an example of:
a. A closed shop b. A union shop c. A maintenance-of-membership clause d. An agency shop
When applying the biopsychosocial model for a patient with a mental health problem, the nurse addresses the psychological domain when assessing which of the following?
A) Sleep patterns B) Feelings C) Family functioning D) Cultural groups