Foot and heel ulcers are difficult to prevent
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
False
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Following myringotomy for acute otitis media, the patient should be instructed by the nurse on what aspect of home management?
1. Avoid sudden changes in barometric pressure. 2. Ear irrigations should be placed on the wall of the external canal. 3. Sterile, cotton-tipped swabs can be used to clean the ear drainage. 4. Swimming is restricted for approximately two weeks.
The clinical nurse recalls that the newborn has four mechanisms by which heat is lost following birth: evaporation; conduction; convection and radiation. Which of the following are examples of heat lost via convection?
Select all that apply: A) An infant loses heat when not dried adequately after birth B) An infant is placed on a cold scale C) An infant is placed under a ceiling fan D) An infant is placed near an open window
The nurse was asked to select an appropriate site for a nursing education program for adults in the community. Which criterion is most important in choosing the site?
A. Is at a church or other setting where the agency will not be charged for the site's use. B. Has lots of room to stand, walk around the room, and socialize with other participants. C. Has public transportation, is in a physically safe area, and is handicapped accessible. D. Is located next to a police office, fire station, or other community resource.
Consider this comment to three different nurses by a patient diagnosed with an antisocial personality disorder, "Another nurse said you don't do your job right." Collectively, these interactions can be assessed as:
a. seductive. b. detached. c. manipulative. d. guilt-producing.