A patient had ingested hot coffee immediately after having an oral temperature reading obtained of 101°F
The health care provider is asking for the temperature measurement to be repeated using a tympanic membrane thermometer. What temperature will the nurse most likely obtain using this different measurement route?
A) 102.4°F
B) 99.6°F
C) 98.6°F
D) 103.8°F
A
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A care aide who works in a long-term care facility recognizes the high incidence and prevalence of a stage I pressure ulcer in immobile older adults
Which of the following protocols in the facility would the care aide advocate changing? A) Residents with persistently low food intake are identified. B) Immobilized residents are turned every 2 hours during both day and night. C) Residents are frequently encouraged to increase their fluid intake. D) Wound dressings are applied promptly to all identified or potential pressure ulcers.
The nurse is caring for a 2-month-old with a cleft palate. The child will undergo corrective surgery at age 3 months. The mother would like to continue breastfeeding the baby after surgery and wonders if it is possible
How should the nurse respond? A) "There is a good chance that you will be able to breastfeed almost immediately." B) "Breastfeeding is likely to be possible, but check with the surgeon." C) "After the suture line heals, breastfeeding can resume." D) "We will have to wait and see what happens after the surgery."
Which of the following is the traditional signature used by student nurses when they document nursing care?
1. student's first initial and last name, followed by Student Nurse 2. student's first initial and last name, followed by SN 3. student's full name, followed by Student Nurse 4. none; the nursing instructor signs student's charting
Which of the following are adverse working conditions that may impact the health status of nurses. Select all that apply
A) Physical hazards B) Radiation hazards C) Biological hazards D) Chemical hazards E) Low pay