Why should the nursing assistant report observations in an objective manner?
What will be an ideal response?
By reporting objectively, the nursing assistant is stating facts and not personal opinions. Opinions may not be correct.
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A nurse practicing evidence-based nursing practice would rely on which to assist in addressing a clinical issue?
1. Intuition 2. Clinical experience 3. Formal knowledge 4. Scientific evidence
A client who has a severe head injury is placed in a drug-induced coma. The client's husband states, "I do not understand. Why are you putting her into a coma?" How does the nurse re-spond?
a. "These drugs will prevent her from expe-riencing pain when positioning or suc-tioning is required." b. "This medication will help her remain cooperative and calm during the painful treatments." c. "This medication will decrease the activity of her brain so that additional damage does not occur." d. "This medication will prevent her from having a seizure and will reduce the need for monitoring intracranial pressure."
Computers facilitate complex decision making. When nurses use computers to track clients who were discharged based on diagnosis-related groups (DRGs), they are using which type of computer system?
a. Clinical system b. Dietary system c. Management information system d. Educational system
A nurse has just administered an immunization injection to a 2-month-old infant. What instructions should the nurse give the parent if the infant has a reaction?
a. Give aspirin for pain; if swelling at the injection site develops, call the health care provider. b. Apply heat to the injection site for the first day after the injection; apply ice if the arm is inflamed. c. Give acetaminophen for fever; call the health care provider if the child exhibits marked drowsiness or seizures. d. Apply ice to the injection site if soreness develops; call the health care provider if the child comes down with a fever