Never place a bedpan on the nightstand or overbed table
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
True
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When assessing the pupillary light reflex, the nurse should use which technique?
a. Shine a penlight from directly in front of the patient, and inspect for pupillary constriction. b. Ask the patient to follow the penlight in eight directions, and observe for bilateral pupil constriction. c. Shine a light across the pupil from the side, and observe for direct and consensual pupillary constriction. d. Ask the patient to focus on a distant object. Then ask the patient to follow the penlight to approximately 7 cm from the nose.
Which physiological systems should the nurse recognize are most at risk for a client in a hypertensive crisis? Select all that apply.
A. Cardiac B. Respiratory C. Integumentary D. Gastrointestinal E. Renal
Which of the following is an example of neglect?
A) Failing to perform a duty B) Failing to act in a timely manner C) Intentionally failing to act D) All of the above
A patient has a head injury caused by a swinging bat. For which type of injury should the nurse plan care for this patient?
A. Rotational B. A deceleration C. An acceleration-deceleration injury D. Contact