The client scheduled to have a radionuclide brain scan is worried about contaminating her family members with radioactive materials. What is the nurse's best response?
A. "The material completely clears within 6 to 12 hours, so it will be safe for you family to visit afterward."
B. "Collect your urine in a special radioactive-proof container to avoid contamina-tion."
C. "Liver enzymes break down the radioactive isotope, so you do not have to worry about contamination."
D. "The reactive isotope poses no hazards to your family members as it passes through your body."
D
Small amounts of isotope are used. Waste such as urine does not need special handling.
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a. A reduction in the person's functional capacity b. Problems with many body systems often resulting from immobility c. Care based on the patient's individual needs d. Injuries to the patient who tries to free himself or herself from the restraints
The nurse is on a mission trip in an underdeveloped country, and sees children stealing food from the group's supplies. Which interpretive statement is most applicable in this situation?
1. "The profession of nursing, as represented by associations and their members, is responsible for articulating nursing values, for maintaining the integrity of the profession and its practice, and for shaping social policy." 2. "The nurse participates in the advancement of the profession through contributions to practice, education, administration, and knowledge development." 3. "The nurse is responsible and accountable for individual nursing practice, and determines the appropriate delegation of tasks consistent with the nurse's obligation to provide optimum patient care." 4. "The nurse owes the same duties to self as to others, including the responsibility to preserve integrity and safety, to maintain competence, and to continue personal and professional growth."
In times of nursing shortages and economic downturns, management requests individuals to assume multiple roles. Sometimes these roles overlap or are not well defined, and conflict arises as to who is to perform what role. This can lead to __________ _____
Fill in the blank with correct word
The nurse is presenting an in-service on the importance of collaborative communication. The nurse includes which critical event identified by the Joint Commission as an outcome of poor communication among health care team members?
a. The occurrence of a patient event resulting in death or serious injury b. Decreased ability to document expenses of care provided c. Longer time to begin surgical cases d. Increased time to discharge patients to outpatient care