When caring for a client in labor who was given epidural anesthesia, the nurse changes the woman's position every 15 to 30 minutes. Which of the following is the benefit of this intervention?
A) Prevents pressure sores in the back
B) Prevents rigidity of the back muscles
C) Evenly distributes the anesthetic agent
D) Helps check for urinary incontinence
C
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As researcher designs a study to measure the effect on patient satisfaction of the nurse stating to the patient at least once a day, "You're a good person."
The researcher sets the alpha (type I error) for the study at p <.10 because the intervention is free, it needs next to no time to enact, and it is harmless. If the alpha is set at .10, what is the effect on the beta [?] and on type II error? (Select all that apply.) a. Beta [ß] stays the same. b. Type II error becomes less likely. c. Type II error becomes more likely. d. Beta [ß] decreases. e. Beta [ß] increases as well. f. Type II error stays the same.
A patient with a compromised immune system is admitted to the hospital with an infection. What care should the nurse expect this patient to require?
1. early discharge to recover from the infection at home 2. placement in a semiprivate room 3. isolation techniques to protect the patient from further infection 4. placement in respiratory isolation
Which nursing intervention is MOST important to support the client during life-threatening illness?
a. provide contact with similar clients b. educate the client c. communicate caring d. collaborate with health care team members
A 75-year-old woman walks into the emergency department with complaints of "not feeling well." Her blood pressure is 145/95, pulse 85 beats/min, respirations 24 breaths/min, and blood sugar 300
Upon inspection, the nurse notices that the woman has an open wound on the bottom of her foot, but the patient states she is not aware of this. How should the nurse interpret these findings? a. Normal in the older adult b. A need for the patient to be evaluated for cognitive impairment c. A side effect of anti-hypertensive medication d. Pathologic impairment of sensory responses