The best approach when assessing a toddler in a clinic would include which element(s)?
1. Assess the child in his or her comfort zone, usually in a parent's lap.
2. Ask the parent to step out of the room in order to ask the child sensitive questions.
3. Do the most invasive element(s) of the assessment first to get the scary parts out of the way.
4. All of the above
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1. The child will remain calmer when allowed to sit with the parents.
2. The child is not old enough to expresses answers to sensitive questions.
3. The least invasive elements should be done first.
4. One answer is correct.
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1. 6 hours after the transfusion is given. 2. Within the first 20 minutes of administration of the transfusion. 3. At the end of the administration of the transfusion. 4. Never. Blood reactions to transfusions do not occur.
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1. Hot-water bottle 2. Warming blanket 3. Heating pad 4. Aquathermia K-pad
Which organizations are subject to accreditation by the Joint Commission? Select all that apply
1. Hospitals 2. Long-term care facilities 3. Schools of nursing 4. Home care agencies 5. Office-based surgical practices