Before moving, positioning, or transferring a person, you need to:
a. Explain to the person what you are going to do
b. Apply a transfer belt
c. Ask a co-worker to help you
d. Move the person to the middle of the bed
A
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A nurse has joined the local Sigma Theta Tau organization. The nurse is hoping to find a mentor within the organization. Which person would be a good candidate?
1. A senior nurse who has the career experience that the nurse is interested in pursuing 2. The president of the organization 3. A senior nurse who has a wide range of career experiences 4. A member of the board of the organization
Which does the nurse implement to initiate a blood transfusion?
1. Begin infusion at 2 ml/min. 2. Establish a single-line infusion 3. Check vital signs in 30 minutes. 4. Shake blood to mix preservative.
The nurse instructs the patient who has been prescribed tetracycline to avoid
A. cigarette smoking B. aspirin C. antacids D. excessive fluids