When receiving a verbal order, the Registered Nurse should perform which three tasks to ensure its accuracy?
When receiving a verbal order, the nurse should:
1. write it down
2. read it back
3. get confirmation from the prescriber
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According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, the need to know and understand information is considered
a. a high-level need. c. a physiologic need. b. a low-level need. d. not important in a critical care setting.
During initial assessment, the nurse notes that the edges of a wound are hard to palpation. The nurse would continue assessment for which conditions?
1. Infection 2. Necrosis 3. Osteomyelitis 4. Deep tissue injury 5. Maceration
Which sign or symptom associated with the adverse effects of nelfinavir (Viracept) would most concern the nurse?
a. Blood glucose level of 78 mg/dL b. Poor turgor and dry mucous membranes c. Tingling in the extremities d. Weight loss of 5 pounds in 2 weeks
The nurse notices that a 10-month-old infant being seen in the clinic is wearing expensive, inflexible, high-top shoes. The nurse should explain that:
a. Soft and flexible shoes are generally better. b. High-top shoes are necessary for support. c. Inflexible shoes are necessary to prevent in-toeing and out-toeing. d. This type of shoe will encourage the infant to walk sooner.