A safety committee in a healthcare facility provides a safe environment for the client,
staff, and visitors. What responsibilities are associated with the safety committee?
A) To take action in hazardous situations
B) To be prepared for emergencies
C) To track injury and illness rates
D) To relieve facility staff during a disaster
C
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A nurse reviews laboratory results for a client with diabetes mellitus who presents with polyuria, lethargy, and a blood glucose of 560 mg/dL. Which laboratory result should the nurse correlate with the client's polyuria?
a. Serum sodium: 163 mEq/L b. Serum creatinine: 1.6 mg/dL c. Presence of urine ketone bodies d. Serum osmolarity: 375 mOsm/kg
The child most likely to receive risperidone (Risperdal) to manage symptoms is one diagnosed with:
a. attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. b. pervasive developmental disorder. c. obsessive-compulsive disorder. d. posttraumatic stress disorder.
The young adolescent who has developed early sexual characteristics is especially at risk for which of the following?
a. early sexual activity b. low self-esteem c. rejection by peers d. drug abuse
The nurse is caring for a patient who is reporting severe foot pain due to corns. The patient has been using oval corn pads to self-treat the corns, but they seem to be getting worse. Which information will the nurse share with the patient?
a. Corn pads are an adequate treatment and should be continued. b. The patient should avoid soaking the feet before using a pumice stone. c. Depending on severity, surgery may be needed to remove the corns. d. Tighter shoes would help to compress the corns and make them smaller.