The client suspected of having meningitis verbalizes pain and stiffness in the neck when asked to flex their chin down toward their chest. Which terminology should the nurse use to document the finding?
A. Brudzinski's sign.
B. Neck strain.
C. Nuchal rigidity.
D. Muscle spasms.
Answer: C
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The nurse recognizes a potential health threat to an alcoholic patient who is using the drug disulfiram when the nurse reads in the health record that the patient is also taking which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
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A nurse has just completed training on the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Which statement made by the nurse indicates that training has been successful?
1. "Faxing of information is prohibited by HIPAA." 2. "I need to verbally provide the patient with the privacy notice." 3. "I cannot discuss a patient's health history with family members without the patient's permission." 4. "Financial information relating to payment for services is not subject to the HIPAA regulations."