A health care provider is about to perform paracentesis on a client with abdominal ascites. Into which position would the nurse assist the client?
A. Supine
B. Upright
C. Left side-lying
D. Right side-lying
Ans: B. Upright
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A) Drugs B) Stroke C) Myocardial infarction D) Encephalitis E) Epilepsy
The informatics nurse is updating the policy on the use of email to send information to include the HIPAA regulations. When should it be identified that personal health information can be sent through email?
A) Client's consent was obtained to send information via email. B) Recipient is known to the sender. C) Email is sent encrypted. D) Organization's email system has appropriate firewalls.
A group of neonatal nurses plan to implement kangaroo care on their unit. Which is an example of a possible intervention for the preterm infant?
a. Wrap the infant snugly in a blanket during periods of stress. b. Place the naked infant on the mother's chest between her breasts. c. Have the parent use a pouchlike carrier when holding the infant. d. Teach the parents how to perform gentle infant massage.
Which of the following contextual elements gives rise to a decrease in access to health care and impacts nursing practice?
A) Economic elements B) Cultural elements C) Demographic elements D) Subcultural elements