Which pt is the least likely to be at risk for developing pneumonia?
a. Patient with a 5-year history of smoking
b. Renal transplant patient
c. Postoperative patient with a beside commode
d. Postoperative patient with a hip replacement
Answer: c. Postoperative patient with a beside commode
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An inservice program at a long-term care facility is reviewing the Nursing Outcomes Classification (NOC) with nursing staff. After the presentation the nurses review resident care plans
Which of the following are found to be appropriately written outcomes? (Select all that apply.) a. Suction patient orally every 4 hours and as needed. b. Auscultate lung sounds every 2 hours. c. Provide Tylenol as ordered by health care provider. d. Patient states "Pain has decreased" after medication administration. e. Patient blood pressure recorded as 120/72 after dressing change.
To decrease the chance of emotional problems in the stroke patient, the nurse can
A) control stimuli in the environment. B) correct the patient when the patient is aphasic. C) avoid repetition when the patient is relearning a task. D) avoid making the patient dependent upon gestures.
The nurse manager clarifies that "safe hospital environment" implies that in the hospital setting people will be free from:
a. falls. b. exposure to contaminates. c. injury. d. electrical hazard.
The nurse is caring for a patient receiving hemodialysis three times weekly. The patient has had surgery to form an arteriovenous fistula. What is most important for the nurse to be aware of when providing care for this patient?
A) Using a stethoscope for auscultating the fistula is contraindicated. B) The patient feels best immediately after the dialysis treatment. C) Taking a BP reading on the affected arm can damage the fistula. D) The patient should not feel pain during initiation of dialysis.