A nurse is preparing to perform a urinary catheterization and would use the MOST appropriate method for gloves and glove technique of:
a. sterile gloves, closed technique c. clean gloves, closed technique
b. sterile gloves, open technique d. clean gloves, open technique
B
The open glove method is commonly used for sterile procedures or when both gloves need to be changed without assistance during a surgical procedure.
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An elderly adult fell at home and fractured a hip, which requires surgical repair. After admittance to the Emergency Department, the client was given sedation for pain before a surgical permit was signed
What is the best action necessary to obtain consent? A) The physician should have the client's wife sign the consent form. B) This would be considered an emergency situation, and consent would be implied. C) Since the client has been medicated, the nurse should thoroughly explain the consent form to the client. D) The physician should wait until the effects of the medication wear off, and then have the client sign.
Decision support systems often provide medication alerts that tell the prescriber:
1. Patient history data with a summary of their diagnoses 2. The usual dosage for the drug being prescribed 3. The patient's latest laboratory values, such as potassium levels 4. Potential drug-to-drug interactions with other medications the patient is taking ____
The physician has prescribed epoetin alfa (Epogen) for the client. What is the priority assessment by the nurse?
1. The client's blood pressure 2. The client's report of a headache, indicating a stroke 3. The client's ability to use the proper injection techniques for self-administration 4. The client's hemoglobin and hematocrit levels
Persons with obesity experience discrimination and prejudice in social and employment situations.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)