Before administering a heparin injection, the nurse confirms the six rights with the patient. Which of the following is the best hallmark of quality health care that she demonstrated?
A) Effectiveness
B) Patient-centeredness
C) Efficiency
D) Safety
D
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The nurse is preparing to care for a client with DKA being admitted from the emergency department (ED). The nurse would anticipate using an intravenous (IV) solution of
a. half-strength saline. b. isotonic saline. c. Ringer's solution. d. serum albumin.
The nurse is teaching a client with asthma how to avoid attacks. What information does the nurse give the client? (Select all that apply.)
a. "You should not dust your furniture." b. "Stay inside as much as possible." c. "Stay away from people who are sick." d. "Do not go out in the fall." e. "Stay out of the snow." f. "Do not take aspirin."
Upon entering a room, a client and spouse are found crying. The nurse decides to sit with both of them, offering presence and listening to their fears instead of providing the planned education. What action did the nurse perform?
1. Implementing nursing intervention 2. Determining the nurse's need for assistance 3. Supervising delegated care 4. Reassessing the client
A homeless family brought their father to the public health clinic after he reported bleeding when he went to the bathroom. Which of the following nursing actions would be most appropriate?
a. Begin tests to determine the cause of the bleeding while asking about other family concerns from nutrition to shelter for the night. b. Refer the man to a urologist to address the urinary bleeding. c. Suggest that the family take him to an urgent care center immediately. d. Treat the urinary infection and give the man medication to take to prevent the return of infection.