The RN is precepting a new graduate RN who is preparing to transfuse blood. For which action by the new graduate nurse will the nurse intervene immediately?
A. Starts blood transfusion immediately upon return to unit
B. Primes infusion set with normal saline solution
C. Educates the client about possible side effects
D. Reviews client chart for history of allergies
Answer: A
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A new nurse is struggling to care for a woman whose baby was stillborn. What advice should the nurse preceptor give the novice?
A. "Don't say anything; that's better than upsetting her." B. "Encourage the mother to think of her other children." C. "Why don't you let me take care of this patient?" D. "You can simply say 'I am so sorry for your loss.'"
The nurse is asked to assist a family with finding help to care for their terminally ill grandfather who was just diagnosed with inoperable brain cancer. To which of the following programs would the nurse refer the family?
a. the hospital b. respite care c. hospice d. visiting nurse association
A 73-year-old male comes to the clinic complaining of weakness and loss of sensation in his feet and legs
Assessment of the patient shows decreased reflexes bilaterally. Why would it be a challenge to diagnose a peripheral neuropathy in this patient? A) The elderly don't always tell you what is happening with them. B) The elderly have fewer peripheral nerves than other populations. C) Many times elderly people are hesitant to admit their body is changing. D) Many symptoms can be associated with the normal aging process.
Which of the following is an example of data cleansing or scrubbing?
1. Abbreviations are compared using software to ensure standard language is used. 2. When the name of the admitting physician is blank, the primary physician is used by default. 3. Users may sort and compare data to determine relationships. 4. Data are used to identify standardized treatments for specific diseases.