Which practice by health care professionals is the most important in reducing the incidence of infection?
1. Consistently disinfecting open wounds
2. Wearing gloves for all patient contact
3. Thorough hand hygiene
4. Proper disposal of contaminated materials
Correct Answer: 3
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A 70-year-old male nursing home resident developed a dermal pressure ulcer. This condition is most often caused by (select all that apply):
a. Shearing forces b. Friction c. Moisture d. Unrelieved pressure e. High-carbohydrate diet
Specific nursing interventions to meet patient goals and outcomes.
A. Implementation B. Planning C. Evaluation D. Diagnosis
A patient reports fatigue, weight loss, and dry skin. The primary care nurse practitioner (NP) orders thyroid function tests. The patient's thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) is 40 microunits/mL, and T4 is 0.1 ng/mL
The NP should refer the patient to an endocrinologist and prescribe: a. methimazole. b. liothyronine. c. levothyroxine. d. propylthiouracil.