Which statement describes why the healthcare worker must aspirate before administering an injection?
A. to follow OSHA guidelines
B. as a safety check to make sure the needle has not entered a blood vessel
C. to maintain asepsis
D. to decrease the amount of pain that the patient experiences
Answer: B
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A patient's most recent blood work reveals low levels of albumin. This assessment finding should suggest the possibility of what nursing diagnosis?
A) Risk for imbalanced fluid volume related to low albumin B) Risk for infection related to low albumin C) Ineffective tissue perfusion related to low albumin D) Impaired skin integrity related to low albumin
A group of sexual variations that depart from society's traditional and acceptable modes of seeking sexual gratification is
1. paraphilias. 2. paraphrases. 3. sexual abuse. 4. transvestism.
Which of the following organizations requires a mechanism for addressing ethical issues?
a. American Association of Critical-Care Nurses b. American Hospital Association c. Society of Critical Care Medicine d. The Joint Commission
When teaching a woman about the use of a diaphragm, it is important to instruct her that the diaphragm should be rechecked for correct size:
1. Every five years routinely. 2. When weight gain or loss beyond five pounds has occurred. 3. After each birth. 4. Only after significant weight loss.