It is difficult to differentiate between engraftment syndrome and sepsis in the oncological patient
A) True
B) False
B
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Which of the following categories, if included by the novice, would indicate to the preceptor that further teaching is needed? a. Life-threatening or potentially life-threatening conditions b. Activities essential to patient safety c. Activities essential to the plan of care d. Activities essential to hospital/governmental regulation
The nurse is trying to communicate with a hearing-impaired client. The best way to do this is to:
1. write down all of the message. 2. shout in the impaired ear. 3. speak slowly and clearly while facing the client. 4. talk in a regular voice in the good ear.
The nurse is aware that there are different types of violence recognized. Which action best demonstrates an example of physical violence?
A) Rudeness B) Rumors C) Pinching D) Uncooperativeness
The nurse is taking a history on an older adults pt who reports chronic back pain. The nurse seeks to identify factors that are contributing to the pain. Which question is the most useful in eliciting this information?
a. "have you had any recent falls or have you been in an accident?" b. "do you have a history of osteoarthritis?" c. "do you have a history of diabetes mellitus?" d. "are you having pain that radiates down your leg or into the buttocks?"