A 64-year-old woman has been diagnosed with septic arthritis after presenting to the emergency department with complaints of pain, fever, and malaise
The ED nurse should recognize that this patient's diagnosis was likely made based on aspiration and culture of:
A) Cerebrospinal fluid
B) Synovial fluid
C) A bone abscess
D) Arterial blood
B
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A clinic nurse is caring for a patient admitted with AIDS. The nurse has assessed that the patient is experiencing a progressive decline in cognitive, behavioral, and motor functions
The nurse recognizes that these symptoms are most likely related to the onset of what complication? A) HIV encephalopathy B) B-cell lymphoma C) Kaposi's sarcoma D) Wasting syndrome
Leslie, a UNP, transfers a patient while using improper technique. The patient is injured, and as a result, a suit is launched in which both Sarah (the delegator) and Leslie (the delegatee) are named. Sarah is named in the suit because she:
a. Retains accountability for the care of the patient. b. Worked the same shift as Leslie. c. Has passive accountability for delegation. d. Retains accountability for the outcomes of care for the patient.
All of the following except _____ are examples of ambulatory aids that might be found in a client's home
A) walkers B) canes C) wheelchairs D) braces
The nurse is providing discharge teaching regarding anticoagulant therapy. Which statements by the patient would the nurse evaluate as indicating the need for further instruction?
1. "I'll ask for an electric razor for my birthday next week." 2. "I guess my trip to the amusement park is off for now." 3. "I won't be able to cook anymore." 4. "I'll get one of those new electric toothbrushes with the firm bristles." 5. "I should make an appointment for a B12 injection monthly."