The nurse is responsible for maintaining intact skin for the compromised client. Appropriate nursing priorities include:(Select all that apply) Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Checking pressure points regularly
2. Regular turning and repositioning schedules
3. Strict precautions to provide clean care to the wound
4. Delegation to unlicensed assistive personnel
5. Documenting care given
1,2,5
Rationale: The nurse checks pressure points regularly
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A) "These symptoms usually result from radiation therapy; however, we will continue to monitor your laboratory and X-ray studies." B) "These symptoms are part of your disease and can't be helped." C) "Don't be concerned about these symptoms. Everybody feels this way after having radiation therapy." D) "This is a good sign. It means that only the cancer cells are dying."
The nursing instructor is talking with their clinical group about constipation and the elderly. What should the instructor tell the students is the best recommendation a nurse can make about treating chronic constipation?
A) Take a mild laxative, such as magnesium citrate, when necessary. B) Take a stool softener, such as docusate sodium (Colace), daily. C) Administer a tap-water enema weekly. D) Administer a phospho-soda (Fleet) enema when necessary.
Which discharge instructions should be given to the patient following radical prostatectomy for cancer? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply
1. "Avoid sitting for long periods.". 2. "Urinary incontinence is common immediately after surgery but will improve with time.". 3. "Call the physician if urinary tract bleeding occurs.". 4. "Drink 2 to 3 quarts of liquid each day.". 5. "You may return to work next week.".
A nursing theory differs from a conceptual framework in which of the following ways?
A) Concepts and propositions are more specific B) Concepts are in a meaningful configuration C) Describes cause and effect of nursing actions D) Describes ideas about aggregates