Strive to make the bath pleasant and comforting, dignified, patient-centered, and based on the patient's individual needs instead of being a routine ritual of practice.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
True
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When should a nurse administer prescribed analgesic medication when treating a postoperative patient?
a. Before activity b. Only when requested by the physician c. Only when requested by the family d. Only when requested by the patient
During a routine nursing assessment of a small child, the nurse palpates a mass in the abdomen. Which of these actions is essential at this time?
a. Ask the parents if they had previously noted the abnormality. b. Assess the mass site for indication of pain. c. Continue the exam, noting the approximate size of the mass boundaries. d. Stop palpation immediately.
A 6-year-old child is hypokalemic. The nurse is helping the child choose menu items. The nurse would encourage this child to select which foods?
1. Hamburger with French fries 2. Pizza with a fruit plate 3. Chicken strips with chips 4. Fajita with rice
It is documented that certain specialties have more overtime than others on the basis of the type of care that is being provided. AORN published a position statement concerning mandatory overtime
Which statements best describe AORN's position? (Select all that apply.) A) On-call staffing plans should retain the postoperative RN as circulator. B) Staffing plan should include how to provide care for clients when procedures run over scheduled time. C) Plan should identify strategies for cost-effective priorities without compromising client outcomes. D) Total work hours should only include regular hours and not call hours worked. E) Adequate off-duty recuperation period between regular hours and on-call hours worked should be provided.