How many testing attempts does OBRA allow?
a. Only 1
b. At least 2
c. At least 3
d. At least 4
C
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A. Adolescent 4 hours postoperative after appendectomy B. School-age child just back from a tonsillectomy C. Teen eating in a chair 1 week post-burn D. Toddler with broken femur in skeletal traction
The nurse was very busy and unfamiliar with a new medication, but administered it anyway. Later the nurse looked up the medication. How would the nurse manager evaluate this behavior?
1. An error did occur because the nurse could have administered the medication via the incorrect route. 2. This was acceptable as long as the nurse looked up the action and side effects of the drug at some point. 3. The nurse manager was partially at fault because the nursing unit was understaffed and the nurse was too busy. 4. An error could have occurred because the nurse was unfamiliar with the medication.
A client is diagnosed with an elevated aldosterone level. The nurse realizes that this finding will affect what aspect of urinary elimination?
1. Increased urine output. 2. Urinary incontinence. 3. Decreased urine output. 4. Urinary retention.
An advance directive or living will contains the patient's instructions about care at the end of life. All of the following are covered in this document except
A. Use of CPR. B. Funeral arrangements. C. Medications and treatment. D. Artificial feedings.