What are the recommended cleansing agents for hand hygiene in any setting when the risk of infection is high?
A) liquid or bar hand soap C) hot water
B) cold water D) antimicrobial products
D
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a. Splint the thigh and apply tape to approximate the edges b. Apply ice and a pressure dressing to the thigh c. Give a tetanus booster injection d. Wash the laceration with an antiseptic
A patient has been comatose and in the intensive care unit since having a stroke four days ago. Palliative care interventions were formally initiated yesterday. The nurse would evaluate that these strategies were effective if which situations occur?
1. The family begins to ask questions about requesting a do-not-resuscitate order. 2. The need for a family meeting has been eliminated. 3. The patient is less restless. 4. The primary physician and neurologist consult agree that the patient's prognosis is grim. 5. The patient's daughter asks that the nurse not allow the patient's ex-husband to visit.
The current view of the family as a unit would generally best be described as:
1. functioning together to provide security and support to its members. 2. functioning to meet the needs of society and support its members. 3. a unit of two or more that shares common goals and mutual support. 4. a unit of two or more joined together by mutual bonds and identity.
A nurse realizes that a terminally ill patient is ready to talk about dying when he or she states:
1. "I'm feeling a little stronger each day." 2. "Do you think you could just sit with me for a while?" 3. "I've decided to begin taking chemotherapy again." 4. "What do you think death feels like?"