A nurse writes the diagnosis of "potential for infection" for a postoperative patient. The charge nurse makes certain not to place a patient with a diagnosed infection in the same room with the fresh postoperative patient
The nurse does this to manage which of the following?
a. The potential for noise in the room
b. The potential for patient complaints related to odors
c. The physical environment of the secondary health setting
d. The social environment within the secondary health setting
ANS: C
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1. A client who has attended AA meetings in the past 2. A client who has been court ordered to attend group therapy 3. A client who has recently been promoted to district manager 4. A client who is also being treated for a psychiatric illness
Which of the following would be the most appropriate focus in developing a business plan for a nurse-owned home healthcare service?
a. Programs to educate the community on preparing healthy meals for a limited cost b. Reduction of injuries from alcohol-related accidents c. Pain management for patients with low back pain d. Reduction of falls among seniors
A client in labor is having a pudendal block. For which adverse effects should the nurse assess this client? Select all that apply
1. Infection 2. Spinal headache 3. Perforated rectum 4. Sciatic nerve trauma 5. Broad ligament hematoma
A nurse checks lab results as both Cushing disease and Addison disease can manifest with ele-vated levels of:
a. ADH. b. estrogen. c. adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH). d. aldosterone.