At times, patients may self-administer medications when hospitalized
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
ANS: T
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A) Collaborator B) Manager C) Researcher D) Clinician
Safety threats to the employee do NOT include:
A. Potentially lethal chemicals. B. Exposure to infectious materials. C. Recapping safety devices in each room. D. Radioactive materials in open containers.
What nursing diagnosis would a circulating nurse use on his or her intraoperative patients who receive general anesthesia? (Select all that apply.)
A) Disturbed sensory perception B) Risk for hypovolemia C) Risk for latex allergy response D) Disturbed body image E) Anxiety
A patient complains to you that he wants antibiotics for his cold. The nurse's best response is:
1. "Antibiotics are not effective with viral infections." 2. "You will get better faster without the antibiotics." 3. "You might try echinacea or vitamin C" 4. "A cold is not that serious. Try forcing fluids."