The nurse is caring for a patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and is now performing discharge teaching with this patient. What should the nurse include in the teaching about breathing techniques?
A) Make inhalation longer than exhalation.
B) Exhale through a wide open mouth.
C) Use diaphragmatic breathing.
D) Use chest breathing.
C
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In which case would the manufacturer of a drug designated as unavoidably unsafe be held liable for injuries to a patient receiving the drug?
1. If the nurse did not educate the patient about risks 2. If the physician did not educate the patient about risks 3. If the nurse was not warned of risks by the physician 4. If the physician was not warned of risks by the manufacturer
Nurses must understand and practice proper body mechanics and often need to teach clients the use of proper body mechanics for safe walking and movement
The nurse is teaching a client to lift an object by bending at the knees and hips and keeping the back straight. When the client follows this advice, which principle of body mechanics is being followed to maintain balance? A) Center of gravity B) Line of gravity C) Base of support D) Gravital plane
How should the nurse dispose of a contaminated needle after administering an injection?
a. Place the needle in a specially marked, puncture-proof container. b. Recap the needle, and carefully place it in the trashcan. c. Recap the needle, and place it in a puncture-proof container. d. Place the needle in a biohazard bag with other contaminated supplies.
Central venous access devices (CVADs) can be used in the home, in the hospital, and in long-term care facilities for patients who require which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
a. Supplemental nutrition b. Blood and blood products c. Hemodynamic monitoring d. Blood sampling