Which action is best to reduce burns in the home?
a. Instruct patients to install smoke detec-tors,
b. Tell patients to have their water heaters checked,
c. Encourage patients to switch from gas to electric stoves,
d. Teach patients not to smoke in their hous-es,
B
The most common cause of burns in the home for older patients is scalding from water that is too hot. Patients should either check and reset the temperature themselves or have someone do it for them. The other actions are all helpful, but scalding remains the top cause of burns in the home for this population.
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A) "I walk two blocks to school every day." B) "I am on the middle school track team." C) "We live in a two-story house." D) "My mother is going to give me my insulin."
What are the benefits of an advance directive? (Select all that apply.)
a. It is legally binding. b. It remains in effect until the family changes it. c. It prevents last-minute confusion about the wishes of the patient. d. It prevents violation of end-of-life choices. e. It clarifies end-of-life issues for the family.
Which assessment findings for a one-hour-old infant should the nurse report?
A) Temperature of 97.6°F B) Heart rate 158 C) Respiratory rate 42 D) Blood sugar 42 mg/dL
Store the artificial eye in tap water overnight.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)