The nurse evaluates a need for further instruction to the patient with sickle cell anemia when he says:
a. "I know I'm not supposed to drink iced drinks."
b. "I surely do miss my three beers in the afternoon."
c. "I walk every day rather than doing other strenuous exercise."
d. "I am looking forward to my annual ski trip to Colorado."
D
People with sickle cell anemia should avoid cold temperatures and high altitudes, which can bring on a crisis due to thickening of the blood. Avoidance of iced drinks, alcohol, and strenuous exercise is beneficial.
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a. The patient must have been harmed as a result of the injury. b. The patient must have paid for the health care services. c. The patient must show evidence of mali-cious intent. d. The patient must demonstrate personal accountability.
A member of the hospital maintenance staff is mopping when patients begin to complain about watery eyes and irritated throats. Once the worker's mop bucket is identified as the source of the irritation, a nurse should
1. Evacuate the affected area immediately. 2. Notify the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). 3. Treat the patients with medication for chemical exposure. 4. Identify the chemicals and consult the material safety data sheets (MSDSs).
10. Studies have shown that the reasons that nurses do not draw on research are related to
a. communication problems. b. individual and organizational factors. c. personal disinterest. d. rapid organizational changes.
Which of the following statements regarding fever in the newborn is correct?
A) Fever in newborns is defined as a rectal temperature greater than 99.0°F. B) The ability of the newborn to dissipate heat through sweating is prominent. C) Fever may not always be a presenting feature in newborns with an infection. D) Because of their active immune systems, newborns commonly experience fever.